Mercy General Hospital·Sacramento, California
The incumbent performs Imaging procedures in two modalities as determined by the Imaging Department's needs, following physician orders under the direction of the Imaging Supervisor and Medical Director. Responsibilities include demonstrating competency in patient care for neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients, and potentially participating in the department's call schedule.
Where You’ll Work Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento, Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved.
Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G.
Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute.
Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement, Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center, Ventricular Assist Device, and Chest Pain Certification.
Other accolades include CMS 5 stars, Practice Green Health 2021, Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade "A", Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll.
Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission, vision, and values.
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One California 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 We are offering a $10,000 Sign on Bonus to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements 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
Candidates must possess specific California certifications including Medical Radiographer (MRAD:CA) and Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech (FLRAD:CA), along with ARRT (RTR) certification and a CRT license from CDPH. Basic Life Support (BLS-CPR) certification is also required for this role.
Market context
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