Radiology Tech II

Dignity Health; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, CA, seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, CT, and MRI imaging with patient interaction to support accurate diagnoses.

You will transport patients safely, ensure proper image labeling, and maintain quality control across radiographic workups; position patients and operate CT/IR equipment as needed.

Qualifications

• ARRT-approved radiologic technology program
• 1+ year as staff technologist performing routine radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures and CT
• Ability to perform basic IR procedures and take call
• CA radiographer license upon hire
• Fluoroscopy radiology tech license in CA upon hire
• ARRT registration upon hire
• Basic Life Support (CPR) upon hire

Responsibilities

• Perform routine diagnostic and fluoroscopic procedures, plus CT or IR procedures.
• Transport patients safely using gurney, wheelchair, Hoyer-Lift, and related equipment.
• Assign patient charges accurately.
• Record and review techniques and procedures.
• Clearly mark radiographs with side, position, patient ID, etc.
• Mark CR images with correct markers.
• Ensure CR images are quality controlled and have correct S range.

Skills

Multimodality proficiency

On-call capability

Patient positioning

1+ year staff technologist experience

Education

ARRT-approved radiologic technology program

Registered Radiologic Technologist ARRT

CA Radiographer license

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification

Tools

CT scanner operation

Fluoroscopy 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.

• Utilizes proper equipment (gurney, wheelchair, Hoyer-Lift, etc.) to safely transport patient.

• Performs all routine diagnostic and fluoroscopic procedures. Performs all routine CT or IR procedures.

• Assigns all patient charges appropriately.

• Records/reviews all techniques/procedures as required.

• Clearly marks all radiographs as to side location, position, patient ID, etc.

• Marks all CR images with correct markers.

• Ensures all CR images are quality controlled and with correct S range.

Job Requirements

Required

• Completion of radiologic technology training in an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) approved school and

• One year or more as a staff technologist and performs all routine and emergency radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures and operates the CT scanner for limited procedures and able to take call.

• Able to perform basic IR procedures and take call and

• Medical Radiographer: CA, upon hire and

• Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech: CA, upon hire and

• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire and

• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

• Performs proficiently in all aspects of two or more modalities

• Must meet all Rad Tech I and Rad Tech II competencies

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Science Radiologic science and 3 years of experience as a staff technologist, upon hire

• Registered Technologist Computed Tomography (RTCT) upon hire

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) upon hire or

• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) upon hire or

• Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology (RTN) upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1941, Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital is a 188-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Cruz, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a Family Birthing Center. Additionally, Dominican Hospital 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 has been awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care.

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Pay Range

$62.12 - $72.02 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.