Special Procedures Tech MRI

Mercy General Hospital; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento, CA seeks a skilled Diagnostic Imaging Special Procedures Technologist to join a high‑performing imaging team. You will perform advanced interventional procedures using fluoroscopy and angiography, ensure patient safety, and maintain precise documentation.

Required credentials include California Radiography licensure, BLS/CPR, ARRT RTR, and CDPH CRT, with preferred ARRT CV/VI/CT certification.

Qualifications

• California Medical Radiographer license is required.
• BLS-CPR certification is required.
• Fluoroscopy radiology tech certification is required.
• ARRT RTR certification and CRT license issued by CDPH are required.
• Advanced ARRT certification in CV, VI or CT is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex diagnostic and interventional procedures using imaging modalities.
• Prepare procedure rooms and operate fluoroscopy and angiography equipment.
• Administer contrast safely and assist physicians during interventions.
• Provide patient education, monitor conditions, and maintain records.
• Perform daily quality assurance and adhere to safety/regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in call schedule to ensure coverage during weeknights, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Education

California Medical Radiographer License

ARRT RTR certification

CRT license (CDPH)

BLS CPR certification

ARRT advanced cert (CV/VI/CT)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Diagnostic Imaging Special Procedures Technologist, you will be a central figure in our advanced imaging team, expertly performing complex diagnostic and interventional procedures using various imaging modalities to obtain critical diagnostic information. You will play a vital role in patient care, ensuring technical precision, radiation safety, and patient comfort. Every day, you will meticulously prepare procedure rooms, operate advanced imaging equipment (e.g., fluoroscopy, angiography), administer contrast safely, and assist physicians during intricate interventions. You will also provide essential patient education, monitor conditions closely, maintain meticulous records, and perform daily quality assurance, strictly adhering to safety and regulatory guidelines. To be successful in this role, you will combine ARRT certification, specialized advanced certification (e.g., CV, VI, or CT), and a profound understanding of cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, and procedural imaging. You will demonstrate exceptional critical thinking and meticulous attention to detail, thriving in a dynamic, high-pressure environment dedicated to delivering high-quality, precise special procedures imaging.

• Demonstrates competency in patient care for neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients
• Technologist can be required to participate in the departments call schedule to ensure coverage weeknights, weekends and holidays
• May have access to or be required to distribute drugs, needles or syringes from storage locations, (such as large stock supplies, automated dispensing units and other carts) to/within patient care areas or treatment carts as defined by hospital policy/procedure

Job Requirements

Required:

• California Medical Radiographer License
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR)
• Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT (RTR)
• Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license, issued by the California Department of Public Health

Preferred:

• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT (MRI)
• 2 Years of Experience

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1925, Dignity Health - Mercy General Hospital is a 310-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women's health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy General Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

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