Radiologic Tech II

Dignity Health; Mount Shasta (CA); On-site; USD 85,025 - 98,567; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health in Mount Shasta, California, seeks a Radiologic Technologist to play a vital role in producing diagnostic images. You will perform various examinations including X-rays and MRIs, ensuring a positive patient experience through direct interactions.

Join Dignity Health, a recognized healthcare leader, providing acute care in a nonprofit hospital environment. The position requires expertise in diagnostic imaging and knowledge of safety standards.

Qualifications

• Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech certification (CA) within 6 months required.
• Basic Life Support - CPR certification through American Heart Association upon hire.
• Two years acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce diagnostic images and ensure quality.
• Perform CT exams and maintain workflow coordination.
• Gathers clinical information for examinations and ensures safety.

Skills

Diagnostic imaging expertise

Patient interaction

Radiation safety awareness

Anatomy and physiology knowledge

CT exams proficiency

Education

Graduate from AMA approved school of radiologic technology

Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT

Medical Radiographer certification (CA)

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.

• Performs all radiographic procedures with a sound understanding of anatomy, physiology, positioning and technical factors to produce quality diagnostic images.
• Performs CT exams according to department routine.
• Demonstrates professional demeanor, ability to triage multiple requests and asks for assistance when appropriate.
• Coordinates workflow with medical center co-workers in a cooperative and collaborative manner.
• Demonstrates awareness of radiation safety principles, Joint Commission requirements, and all applicable Federal, State and local regulations.
• Gathers appropriate clinical information for each examination, assuring that safe care is delivered.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate from AMA approved school of radiologic, upon hire.
• Medical Radiographer: CA, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire (Must be through the American Heart Association).
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire.
• Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech: CA, within 6 months.

Preferred

• Two years acute care experience.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1938, Dignity Health - Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta is a 25-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Mt. Shasta, California. Serving over 40,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care, and a family birth center. Additionally, Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

One Community. One Mission. One California.

Pay Range

$61.72 - $71.55 /hour