Special Procedures Tech

Where You’ll Work Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California.

Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology.

Additionally, Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission.

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One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Special Procedures Technologist, you will be a vital clinical professional, applying specialized X-ray energy for patient diagnosis or treatment.Every day, you'll meticulously perform complex radiological procedures and techniques, producing high-quality images for interpretation by licensed practitioners.

You'll ensure patient safety, comfort, and accurate positioning, operating advanced equipment with precision and upholding imaging standards.To be successful, you'll combine strong technical expertise with exceptional attention to detail, a deep understanding of radiation safety, and a compassionate, patient-focused approach, contributing to accurate diagnoses and effective treatment.

Uses independent judgment to assess the particular circumstances of each procedure, performs a broad range of imaging procedures to produce diagnostic medical images that meet the acceptability criteria established by the Department Chairman.

Measured by no more than 3 formal complaints by radiologists using the Technologist Audit Form.

Complies with all Performance Expectations of Standard III for Radiologic Technologist 95% - 98% of time.

Positively identifies patient and correlates procedure with the physician's order.

Explains procedure to patient and responds to patient questions/concerns before beginning.

Assures written consents are completed before proceeding when required by hospital standard practice.

Completes Interdisciplinary Teaching Record (ITR) as appropriate.

Measured by record/chart review with 95%-98% compliance.

Maintains a neat and clean work area, observes that equipment is in safe operating condition.

Reports equipment issues to supervisor or seeks appropriate resources for repair within one hour 95% - 98% of the time; measured by observation and no more than 1-2 formal complaints about faulty equipment and dirty work area per year.