Radiologic Technologist

Where You'll Work

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.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The incumbent operates radiologic equipment to make clinical diagnostic images as directed by physicians and perform routine diagnostic procedures according to established standards and practices including projections patient positioning safe patient transfers to imaging tables and transportation. Demonstrates competency in patient care for pediatric (neonate as necessary) adult and geriatric patients. 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. Technologist can be required to participate in the departments call schedule to ensure coverage of weeknights weekends and holidays. Ability to function independently in radiology workflows which include RIS / PACS systems as wells as department communication systems phones and or any other electronic support systems.

Job Requirements

Minimum

• Clinical training in conjunction with an accredited Radiologic Technology Program with rotations in a Hospital setting
• Candidates must have a current California License as a Certified Radiologic Technologist with Fluoroscopic Permit
• New Graduates that meet the Experience requirements with strong customer service experience and team aptitude are welcomed.
• BLS from the American Heart Association.
• Knowledge of medical terminology; anatomy and physiology for imaging
• Knowledge and experience with the principles of operation and care of x-ray machines and accessory equipment
• Knowledge of radiation safety requirements and practices for the operator patient and public
• Knowledge and experience with Image processing systems mechanical and electrical safety practices and requirements in the patient examination environment
• Experience with the preparation use and hazards of diagnostic contrast materials.

Preferred