XRAY and MRI Tech

Dignity Health; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health—Mercy Hospital of Folsom is seeking a Special Procedures Technologist to support the Diagnostic Imaging team. You will prepare rooms, operate fluoroscopy/angiography equipment, administer contrast, and assist physicians in intricate interventions.

You will educate patients, monitor safety, maintain records, conduct QA checks, and adhere to radiation safety regulations. Strong ARRT and California certifications are essential.

Qualifications

• Five years of education and experience required.
• Active Medical Radiographer license in California.
• Active Fluoroscopy Certificate.
• BLS CPR certification.
• ARRT RTR registration.
• CA CRT and Fluoroscopy RTTF licenses.
• Competency in general radiology and at least one advanced modality.

Responsibilities

• Minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff.
• Perform general and specialized radiographic procedures meeting quality standards.
• Recognize and respond to allergic reactions and critical conditions during exams.
• Interact courteously with patients and visitors.
• Care for agitated or distressed patients with empathy.
• May participate in call schedule to cover weeknights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Radiology procedures

Patient care

Radiation safety

Cross-sectional anatomy

Education

California Radiologic Technologist license (CA)

ARRT RTR certification

Fluoroscopy Certification

BLS CPR - American Heart Association

CRT/RTTF licenses (CA)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Special Procedures Technologist, you will help our Diagnostic Imaging team and patients so they can obtain critical diagnostic information through complex diagnostic and interventional procedures, contributing significantly to accurate diagnoses and successful treatments.

Every day you will meticulously prepare procedure rooms, expertly operate advanced imaging equipment (e.g., fluoroscopy, angiography), safely administer contrast media, and skillfully assist physicians during intricate interventions. You will be expected to provide essential patient education, closely monitor conditions for safety and comfort, maintain meticulous records, perform daily quality assurance checks, and strictly adhere to all radiation 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.

• Minimize radiation exposure to patients, self and other persons.

• Perform general and specialized radiographic procedures which meet the departments standard of quality.

• Recognize and respond to allergic reactions and other life-threatening patient conditions which might arise during the examination process.

• Act courteously and with tact in dealing with patients, visitors and the public.

• Effectively and empathetically deal with agitated, ill and distressed patients.

• Technologist can be required to participate in the department's call schedule to ensure coverage of weeknights, weekends and holidays.

Job Requirements

Required

• Five (5) years combination of education and experience

• Active Medical Radiographer license in the State of California

• Active Fluoroscopy Certificate

• Basic Life Support - CPR from the American Heart Association

• Registered Technologist Radiuography ARRT (RTR)

• Current California Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) and Fluoroscopy (RTTF) licenses

• Displays competency in general radiology in addition to one other modality below:

• Angiography

• Special Procedures - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

• Computerized Tomography (CT)

• Mammography

Preferred

• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT (RTR).

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health at Mercy Hospital of Folsom is the community hospital serving the Sierra foothills communities of Folsom El Dorado Hills Granite Bay Cameron Park Shingle Springs and Rescue. With 106 licensed acute-care beds our accredited non-profit hospital has been providing exceptional care for more than 35 years. Mercy Hospital of Folsom provides surgical services including minimally-invasive general urological and gynecological surgeries. We also provide comprehensive and award-winning orthopedic services which include surgery inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and specialty orthopedic care. As a certified Joint Commission Stroke Center Mercy Folsom provides exceptional care to our patients in our Medical Surgical and Intensive Care units as well as our 25-bed Emergency Department. Our Family Birth Center features private and contemporary birthing suites where labor delivery and recovery occur in one room as well as award-winning lactation training and support. Mercy Folsom received Among America’s 250 Best Hospitals recognition and is a Primary Stroke Center.

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Pay Range

$74.69 - $74.69 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.