Mercy General Hospital·Sacramento, California
Perform imaging procedures in two modalities based on department needs and physician orders. Provide competent patient care across various age groups, from neonates to geriatrics.
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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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 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)
Must hold a California CRT license and ARRT (R) certification. Required certifications include Basic Life Support (BLS-CPR), Fluoroscopy, and Medical Radiographer licenses.
Market context
California MRI Tech openings are often competitive because employers typically look for ARRT or AMRIT certification, BLS, and hands-on scanner experience, with Philips 1.5T or 3T familiarity often preferred. This role category is in steady demand in imaging departments, and candidates with venipuncture certification and an associate degree in Radiology Technology may stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time compared with reading the full original posting, then confirm your certification and scanner experience before applying.
