Special Procedures Tech

CommonSpirit Health; California (MO); On-site; USD 177,710,000 - 208,018,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael, CA is seeking a Special Procedures Technologist to perform advanced radiology procedures, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images and patient safety.

You will operate advanced equipment, apply radiation safety practices, and document procedures accurately while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• CRT certification issued by the California Department of Health.
• Valid California radiologic license with fluoroscopic fluoroscopic permit.
• Medical Radiographer certification for CA.
• Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
• Fluoroscopy radiology credentials required in California.

Responsibilities

• Uses independent judgment to assess procedures and perform imaging meeting acceptability criteria.
• Complies with department performance expectations in radiologic tech work.
• Identifies patient, explains procedures, and ensures consent when required by hospital practice.
• Maintains equipment and work area, reporting issues promptly.
• Records procedures accurately and maintains patient privacy and comfort.

Skills

Attention to detail

Radiation safety

Patient-focused care

Education

California CRT certification

California radiologic license with fluoroscopic permit

Medical Radiographer: CA

Basic Life Support - CPR - AHA

Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech: CA

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Special Procedures Technologist, you will be a vital clinical professional, applying specialized X-ray energy for patient diagnosis or treatment.

Every day, you'll meticulously perform complex radiological procedures and techniques, producing high-quality images for interpretation by licensed practitioners. You'll ensure patient safety, comfort, and accurate positioning, operating advanced equipment with precision and upholding imaging standards.

To be successful, you'll combine strong technical expertise with exceptional attention to detail, a deep understanding of radiation safety, and a compassionate, patient-focused approach, contributing to accurate diagnoses and effective treatment.

• Uses independent judgment to assess the particular circumstances of each procedure, performs a broad range of imaging procedures to produce diagnostic medical images that meet the acceptability criteria established by the Department Chairman. Measured by no more than 3 formal complaints by radiologists using the Technologist Audit Form.
• Complies with all Performance Expectations of Standard III for Radiologic Technologist 95% - 98% of time.
• Positively identifies patient and correlates procedure with the physician's order. Explains procedure to patient and responds to patient questions/concerns before beginning. Assures written consents are completed before proceeding when required by hospital standard practice. Completes Interdisciplinary Teaching Record (ITR) as appropriate. Measured by record/chart review with 95%-98% compliance.
• Maintains a neat and clean work area, observes that equipment is in safe operating condition. Reports equipment issues to supervisor or seeks appropriate resources for repair within one hour 95% - 98% of the time; measured by observation and no more than 1-2 formal complaints about faulty equipment and dirty work area per year.
• Completes all procedures by determining appropriate patient charges and enters all information into R.I.S. 95%-98% of the time. Maintains accurate records of procedure and makes appropriate entries into medical record 95%-98% of the time.
• Maintains and preserves patient privacy, dignity, and comfort by using table pads, patient gowns, blankets, and sheets, etc. to cover the patient during all procedures 95% - 98% of time. Measured by observation and no more than 1 -2 formal complaints per year in this area.

Job Requirements

Required

• California State Department of HealthServices certification as a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)
• Current California license as certifed Radiologic Technologist with Fluoroscopic permit
• Medical Radiographer: CA
• Basic Life Support - CPR - authorized by the American Heart Association
• Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech: CA

Preferred

• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$62.56 - $72.52 /hour