Radiologic Technologist

OverviewNestled in the heart of East Sacramento Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center Ventricular Assist Device and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars Practice Green Health 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission vision and values.ResponsibilitiesPosition Summary:The incumbent performs diagnostic imaging procedures according to the written or transcribed verbal orders of a physician and within the scope of his or her Certification at all MHS facilities under the direction of the Imaging Supervisor and the Medical Director of Radiology. Demonstrates competency in patient care for neonate pediatric adult and geriatric patients.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

QualificationsMinimum Requirements:

Satisfactory completion of formal radiologic technology training in an approved school or training facility

Current California license as a certified Radiolgic Technologist with Fluoroscopic permit

Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification

Knowledge of: anatomy and physiology for Imaging including cross sectional relationships medical terminology relating to radiology principles of operation and care of x-ray machines and accessory equipment currently accepted diagnostic radiologic procedures radiation safety requirements and practices for the operator patient and public film processing systems mechanical and electrical safety practices and requirements in the patient examination environment 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 maintain confidentiality of patient records and information 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 work effectively under stress and adjust priorities as circumstances require organize work assignments maintaining accurate and complete records maintain a high degree of accuracy in procedural detail and required records work independently on-call covering all normal clerical and technical functionsPay Range$55.61- $64.47 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.