Responsibilities

The incumbent performs general radiographic procedures as well as more complex procedures according to written or transcribed verbal orders of a physician 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 department's call schedule to ensure coverage weeknights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:Medical Radiographer CAFluoroscopy Radiology Tech CABLS from AHARegistered Technologist Radiuography ARRT (RTR)Current California Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) and Fluoroscopy (RTTF) licensesDisplays competency in general radiology in addition to one other modality: AngiographySpecial Procedures - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Computerized Tomography (CT)or MammographyKnowledge of:Anatomy and physiology for imaging including cross sectional relationshipsMedical terminology relating to ImagingPrinciples of operation and care of primary and accessory imaging equipmentCurrently accepted diagnostic Radiologic proceduresRadiation safety requirements and practices for the operator, patient and publicFilm processing systems and/or PACSPreparation, use and hazards of diagnostic contrast materialsAbility to:Minimize radiation exposure to patients, self and other personsPerform general and specialized radiographic procedures which meet the departments standard of qualityRecognize and respond to allergic reactions and other life-threatening patient conditions which might arise during the examination processAct courteously and with tact in dealing with patients, visitors and the publicEffectively and empathetically deal with agitated, ill and distressed patientsDevelop and maintain a cooperative working relationships with physicians and other healthcare personnelMaintain patient confidentialityCalm and reassure those who may be distressed by the examination or procedureDevelop and maintain a cooperative working relationship with physicians and hospital personnelWorking effectively under stress and adjust priorities as circumstances requireOrganized work assignmentsMaintaining accurate and complete recordsMaintain a high degree of accuracy in procedural detailAccurately operate and care for Information System computers in the departmentWork independently on-call covering all normal clerical and technical functionsOperate in and maintain a sterile environmentOverview

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 384-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California. We have served north Sacramento County as well as south Placer County for over 50 years. Our facility is one of the area's largest medical centers and also one of the most comprehensive. Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to community well-being; providing excellent patient care to all. Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as a Spine Center of Excellence. We are proud recipients of the Perinatal Care Certificate of Excellence and a Certificate of Excellence for Hip and Knee Replacements.

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