Radiologic Tech III

Dignity Health; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health at Mercy Medical Center Redding seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging including X-rays, CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, and ultrasound, while ensuring a positive patient experience.

You will contribute to accurate diagnoses by capturing quality images, adhering to safety protocols, and coordinating with the radiology team in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a JCERT accredited school of radiologic technology.
• CA Medical Radiographer license required at hire.
• BLS/CPR certification through American Heart Association.
• ARRT Registered Technologist Radiography.
• Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech: CA certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiographic procedures with solid knowledge of anatomy, positioning and technical factors.
• Ensures correct patient and clinical justification for each exam.
• Maintains professional demeanor and triage requests as needed.
• Coordinates workflow with colleagues to provide efficient patient care.
• Complies with radiation safety, Joint Commission and all regulations.
• Collects clinical information to ensure safe, accurate imaging.

Education

JCERT accredited school of radiologic technology

CA Medical Radiographer license

ARRT Registered Technologist Radiography

CPR - Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)

Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech CA certification (within 6 months)

Tools

CPR certification (AHA)

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.

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
• Assures that the proper examination is performed on the correct patient, and understands the clinical reason the exam is being performed
• Demonstrates professional demeanor and ability to triage multiple requests and asks for assistance when appropriate
• Coordinates work flow 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 of a JCERT accredited school ofradiologic technology, upon hire and
• Medical Radiographer: CA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and (Must be through the American Heart Association)
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire and
• Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech: CA, within 6 - months

Preferred

• 1-3 years Two years of acute care experience, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Mercy Medical Center Redding offers comprehensive health care to nearly 300,000 residents in a six-county region. It is one of only two Level II trauma centers, the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the only Joint Commission-certified Advanced Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center north of Sacramento north of Sacramento. Mercy Medical Center Redding is a 266-bed regional medical center providing inpatient and outpatient services as well as specialized cardiovascular care, stroke care, orthopedics, neurological surgery, comprehensive cancer care, maternity care, and a robust robotic surgery program. In addition, the hospital’s network of care includes Mercy Home Health and Hospice and Dignity Health Connected Living.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$68.35 - $79.24 /hour