Special Procedures Tech

CommonSpirit Health; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health's Mercy San Juan Medical Center is seeking a Special Procedures Technologist to perform complex radiologic procedures and produce high-quality diagnostic images while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

You will operate advanced imaging equipment, verify physician orders, and maintain compliance with imaging standards. The role emphasizes meticulous technique, radiation safety, and compassionate patient care to support accurate diagnoses and effective treatment.

Qualifications

• Must hold California CRT certification.
• Current California radiologic technologist license with fluoroscopic permit.
• CPR certification (American Heart Association).
• Experience with radiology imaging procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a broad range of imaging procedures to produce diagnostic images meeting department standards.
• Identify patient and correlate procedure with physician's order, explain procedures and obtain consents when required.
• Maintain equipment in safe operating condition and report issues promptly.
• Enter procedure details into RIS and maintain accurate medical records.
• Protect patient privacy and comfort during all procedures.

Skills

Patient safety focus

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

California CRT certification

California radiologic technologist license with fluoroscopic permit

CPR certification (AHA)

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

• 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.

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