Adventist Health·Templeton, California
Operate various medical imaging equipment including X-ray, CT, ultrasound, MRI, and mammography. Perform at least three modalities competently while ensuring patient safety and departmental operational goals are met.
Located in Templeton amongst the oak trees, Adventist Health Twin Cities has been serving northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977.
Comprised of a 122-bed acute care facility, our team provides exceptional care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and various medical, surgical and outpatient services.
Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets in downtown Templeton, farm-to-fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days just fifteen minutes away at Cambria and Morro Bay.
Job Summary: Responsible for the operation of x-ray, computed tomography, ultrasound, MRI, nuclear medicine and/or mammography equipment.
Assists in accomplishing departmental objectives and goals.
Helps create an environment that enables the medical imaging department to meet operational goals.
Performs at least three of the modalities listed on a regular basis.
This position is represented by SEIU.
Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Associate's Degree in radiologic technology: Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Preferred Master's Degree: Preferred Three years' technical experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice: Required American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification: Required Must have a current certification in one of the modalities and able to perform duties in at least one other advanced modality: Computed Tomography (CT), Mammography(M), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Medicine (NM), Sonography(S) or Positron Emission Tomography (PET): Required ARRT-Radiography (ARRT-R): Required ARRT-Computed Tomography (ARRT-CT) or ARRT-Mammography (ARRT-M) or ARRT-Magnetic Resonance Imaging (ARRT-MRI) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) or ARRT-Nuclear Medicine Technology (ARRT-NMT) or State Nuclear Med Tech (SNMT) or ARRT-Sonography (ARRT-S) or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI-RCS) or RTPET: Required Facility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Essential Functions: Performs various radiographic, mammographic, computed tomography and/or ultrasound examinations consistent with employee's experience.
Performs three modalities competently.
Safely transports and transfers patients between gurneys and wheelchairs.
Tests defibrillator and checks the integrity of crash cart.
Performs mobile imaging examinations as necessary.
Safely prepares contrast agents for Medical Imaging procedures.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients.
Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable.
Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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Requires an Associate's degree in radiologic technology and ARRT certification, including a current certification in one advanced modality. Must hold a valid state Radiologic Tech license and BLS certification.
Market context
In California, multi-modality specialist roles are typically in steady demand because employers need technologists who can cover more than one imaging area and support variable-shift schedules. These positions are competitive because they require an associate’s degree, ARRT certification with an advanced modality, a valid state Radiologic Tech license, and BLS. Before applying, confirm your certifications match the posting and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time compared with reading the full original description.