Radiology Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, CA seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform X-rays, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images and a positive patient experience.

You will contribute to workflow efficiency, patient positioning accuracy, and timely diagnoses through skilled imaging techniques and professional interaction with patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience using diagnostic imaging in a clinical setting is required.
• Proficient understanding of imaging workflows and patient positioning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms and ensure all supplies are ready.
• Coordinate patient and customer needs with hospital staff for smooth flow.
• Adhere to safety, infection control and organizational policies; complete orientation and evaluations.
• Greet patients and communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Support mission and demonstrate good time management and prioritization.
• Screen patients for invasive procedures and contrast injections prior to exams.

Skills

Medical terminology

BLS-CPR

Patient communication

Education

Associate degree in Radiologic Technology

ARRT certification or equivalent

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.

• 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 medical setting. Medical terminology
• American Heart Association BLS-CPR, within 30 Days and

Preferred

• Certified Nursing Assistant: CA, upon hire or
• Emergency Medical Technician: CA, upon hire or
• Medical Assistant Certification: CA, 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.

One Community. One Mission. One California