The Special Procedures Technologist performs complex radiological procedures and techniques to produce high-quality images for diagnosis and treatment. They ensure patient safety, comfort, and accurate positioning while operating advanced imaging equipment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have five years of combined education and experience, along with ARRT (RTR) and California CRT/Fluoroscopy licenses. Proficiency in general radiology plus one additional modality like MRI, CT, or Angiography is required.
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Job description
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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One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Diagnostic Imaging Special Procedures Technologist, you will help our medical 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 must 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.
Develop and maintain a cooperative working relationships with physicians and other healthcare personnel.
Job Requirements Required Five (5) years combination of education and experience: Medical Radiographer CA and Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech CA.
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).
