RAD TECH II - IP

Commonspirit-Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, CA is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging procedures including X-rays, ultrasound, CT, MRI, and fluoroscopy, while ensuring optimal patient experience.

You will contribute to quality imaging through proper positioning, workflow understanding, and accurate results that support timely diagnoses and patient management within a team care setting.

Qualifications

• ARRT Radiography certification required.
• CA Medical Radiographer license required.
• CPR/BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of imaging examinations (X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, CT, MRI, and others).
• Ensure high-quality images and accurate positioning for timely diagnoses.
• Assist in imaging services and participate in teaching students/new technologists.

Skills

Radiologic imaging

Patient positioning

Quality control

Teaching/mentoring

Education

ARRT Radiography

CA Medical Radiographer license

CPR/BLS

Tools

Imaging equipment

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech), you will be pivotal in producing diagnostic images that enable Radiologists to accurately diagnose and manage patient conditions. Each day, you will perform a variety of imaging examinations, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, while actively contributing to a positive patient experience through direct interaction. To excel, you must deeply understand diagnostic imaging's critical importance, encompassing expertise in workflow, patient positioning, and capturing precise results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses.

Clinical Competency:

• Demonstrates proficiency and competence in all aspects of diagnostic radiology, fluoroscopy, surgery exams, and other applicable modality.
• Demonstrates competence in filming, processing, quality control. Able to teach students and new technologists.
• Demonstrates appropriate administering and monitoring of radiopaque material per Marian Medical Center guidelines.
• Identifies and initiates accurate assessment of life‑threatening conditions.
• Assists in Imaging Services as needed, demonstrating competence in all areas or modalities assigned
• Demonstrates technical knowledge of all imaging equipment in diagnostic radiology, surgery, and other assigned modalities.

Job Requirements

• Diagnostic technologist with work experience in diagnostic radiology and competence in one additional modalities (CT, MRI, Angio, Cardiac Cath, Ultrasound, or Mammography), upon hire or
• OR: Diagnostic technologist with 5 years of work experience in diagnostic radiology., upon hire
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire and
• Medical Radiographer: CA, upon hire and
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1940, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center is a 191-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Maria, California. Serving over 250,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, cancer care, orthopedics, and stroke care. Additionally, Marian Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and the only healthcare facility on the Central Coast to offer ECMO.

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