Overview

　　Dignity Health 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.

　　Responsibilities

　　Position Summary:

　　The incumbent performs general radiographic procedures as well as more complex procedures according to written or transcribed verbal orders within the scope of his/her certification at all MHS facilities according to established standards and practices under the direction of the Imaging Supervisor and the Medical Director. Demonstrates competency in patient care for neonate pediatric adult and geriatric patients. Other duties are assigned/approved by the Supervisor. Technologist can be required to participate in the departments call schedule to ensure coverage weeknights weekends and holidays.

　　We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

　　Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

　　Flexible spending accounts

　　Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft

　　Adoption Assistance

　　Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults

　　Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

　　Paid Time Off (PTO)

　　Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

　　Retirement Programs

　　Wellness Programs

　　Qualifications

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Current California Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) and Fluoroscopy (RTTF) licenses

　　Displays competency in general radiology in addition to one other modality:

　　Angiography

　　Special Procedures - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

　　Computerized Tomography (CT)

　　or Mammography

　　Knowledge of:

　　Anatomy and physiology for imaging including cross sectional relationships

　　Medical terminology relating to Imaging

　　Principles of operation and care of primary and accessory imaging equipment

　　Currently accepted diagnostic Radiologic procedures

　　Radiation safety requirements and practices for the operator patient and public

　　Film processing systems and/or PACS

　　Preparation use and hazards of diagnostic contrast materials

　　Ability to:

　　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

　　Maintain patient confidentiality

　　Calm and reassure those who may be distressed by the examination or procedure

　　Develop and maintain a cooperative working relationship with physicians and hospital personnel

　　Working effectively under stress and adjust priorities as circumstances require

　　Organized work assignments

　　Maintaining accurate and complete records

　　Maintain a high degree of accuracy in procedural detail

　　Accurately operate and care for Information System computers in the department

　　Work independently on-call covering all normal clerical and technical functions

　　Operate in and maintain a sterile environment

　　Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)

　　Proficient in IR/Special Procedures

　　Genberal Radiology and IR special procedures

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Current membership with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)Pay Range

　　$55.08 - $63.10 /hour

　　We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.