Radiology Assistant

Dignity Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health in Santa Maria, California is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to produce diagnostic images and support Radiologists in accurate diagnoses and patient care.

Selected candidate will perform X-rays, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, CT, and MRI while maintaining a positive patient experience and adhering to imaging protocols and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a medical setting.
• Medical terminology.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) within 30 days.
• CA CNA, EMT, or Medical Assistant Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares room for procedure and ensures supplies are available.
• Coordinates patient needs with hospital personnel for seamless flow.
• Complies with safety, infection control and organization policies; follows attendance and work timeliness policies.
• Greets and effectively communicates with patients and staff.
• Actively supports the hospital's mission, philosophy and strategic plan; demonstrates good time management.
• Accurately completes screening for invasive procedures and contrast injections prior to exams.

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.

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.

• Prepares room for procedure, ensures all necessary supplies are available. Proper se-up of patient on table.
• Coordinates patient/ customer needs with the appropriate hospital personnel for seamless flow.
• Compliance with Policy and Procedures: Complies with safety, infection control, CHW Integrity Program, and other organizational policies. (90 day evals - department specific orientation checklists completed; annual evals - annual competency checklists completed) Complies with the organization's dress code. Arrives at work on time, as defined by the Timeliness and Attendance Policy. Attends work consistently, as defined by the Timeliness and Attendance Policy.
• Greets and effectively communicates with patients and staff.
• Other Staff Responsibilities: Actively supports the organizations mission, philosophy and strategic plan. Demonstrates good time management and priority setting.
• Accurately completes screening for Invasive procedures & contrast injections prior to exam

Job Requirements

Required

• Previous experience in a medical setting
• Medical terminology
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days

Preferred

• CA CNA, Emergency Medical Technician, or Medical Assistant Certification

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.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$27.71 - $33.13 /hour