Rad Tech II - MRI

CommonSpirit Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, part of the Dignity Health network, seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform X-ray, CT, MRI, and fluoroscopic imaging. You will participate in patient education, ensure image quality, and contribute to accurate diagnoses and efficient workflows across RIS/PACS systems.

The role requires strong knowledge of radiographic positioning, radiation protection, patient interaction, and the ability to work independently in a busy radiology department, including pediatric

Qualifications

• Must be able to independently perform all diagnostic radiographic imaging and fluoroscopic procedures according to department protocols.
• Demonstrates commitment to radiation protection and safety procedures.
• Ability to operate RIS/PACS and HIS/RIS systems for order placement and image management.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform diagnostic radiographic imaging and fluoroscopic procedures as ordered.
• Ensure radiation safety and print/burn CDs as needed for results.
• Position patients, verify orders, and obtain consent when required.
• Assist with sterile technique and patient care including pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.

Skills

Patient communication

Radiology workflow

Independent imaging

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CA Medical Radiographer license

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

RIS/PACS systems

Fluoroscopy equipment

CT/MRI hardware

Radiography 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.

• Independently perform all diagnostic radiographic imaging and fluoroscopic procedures and specialty procedures of secondary specialty skill according to department protocols keeping with orders from referring physicians, including patient positioning, safe patient handling, and radiographic techniques. Transfers and positions patients. Measurement: Observation, Feedback.


• Provides radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety procedures. Measurement: Observation, Feedback, Departmental monitors. Accepts responsibility for placing exams in PACS, is able to print images and burn CDs as needed. Measurement: Observation, Feedback, Film accuracy, Film quality.


• Identify patients using 2 identifiers, verify physician orders, and explain procedure to patient and obtain consent if needed. Interviews patients for pertinent medical history on patients prior to performing studies.


• Uses sterile technique and prevents cross-contamination. Assists in performing of first aid as necessary. Administers and/or assists the physician in administering radiopaque material. Measurement: Observation, Feedback, Departmental monitors.


• Ability to function independently in radiology workflows which include RIS/PACS systems, radiographic equipment, as wells as department communication and support systems. Places orders in the HIS/RIS and makes all corrections and cancellation as necessary.


• Demonstrates competency and proficiency in patient care for pediatric (neonate as necessary), adult and geriatric patients. Performs scheduling duties, record keeping, patient coordination and prioritization or triage of emergency add-ons.

Job Requirements

Required:

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or


• High School GED General Studies, upon hire and


• Must have aminimum of oneyear (1) experience as a stafft echnologist with atleast one (1)year experience in one specialty field. Will actively work in both Radiology and second specialty. Specialty experience will be waived for those accepted into a training program., upon hire


• Medical Radiographer: CA, upon hire and


• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and


• Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech: CA, upon hire and


• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire or


• Registered Technologist Bone Densitometry, upon hire or


• Registered Technologist Computed Tomography, upon hire or


• Registered Technologist Cardio Interventional Radiography, upon hire or


• Registered Technologist Mammography, upon hire or


• Registered Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging, upon hire or


• Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology, upon hire or


• Registered Technologist Quality Management, upon hire or


• Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy, upon hire or


• Registered Technologist Vascualr Inteventional Rad, upon hire or


• Registered Technologist Vascular Sonography, upon hire

Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1910, Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital is a 229-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II NICU, cancer care, women’s health, and orthopedics. Additionally, Mercy Hospital Downtown & Mercy Hospital Southwest have been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. They are both Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Centers. Mercy Hospital Downtown offers the only inpatient Oncology Unit in Bakersfield while Mercy Hospital Southwest has the only Obstetric Emergency Department in Bakersfield.

One Community. One Mission. One California