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Radiologic Tech II

Dignity Health

Redding, CAJob$68.35–79.24/hrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$68.35–79.24/hr
Location
Redding, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Medical Radiographer: CABasic Life Support - CPRRegistered Technologist Radiography ARRTFluoroscopy Radiology Tech: CA

Job overview

Dignity Health is hiring a Radiologic Tech II. The Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) produces diagnostic images for Radiologists to accurately diagnose and manage patient conditions. This role involves performing various imaging examinations, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, while ensuring a positive patient experience through direct interaction. The technologist must understand diagnostic imaging's critical importance, workflow, patient positioning, and capturing precise results for timely and accurate diagnoses.

Key focus areas include Performs all radiographic procedures with a sound understanding of anatomy, physiology, positioning to produce optimal results, Reviews physician orders and relevant clinical information to assure the appropriate exam is being obtained for the patient, and Reviews and explains the examination with the patient to assure optimal cooperation and relieve patient anxiety.

Successful candidates bring Graduate Of JCERT Accredited School, Medical Radiographer CA License, and Basic Life Support CPR Certification. Important skills include Diagnostic Imaging Workflow, Patient Positioning, Capturing Precise Results, Anatomy, Physiology, and Radiographic Positioning.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Diagnostic Imaging WorkflowPatient PositioningCapturing Precise ResultsAnatomyPhysiologyRadiographic PositioningReview Physician OrdersReview Clinical InformationExplain Examination to PatientMaintain Work AreasQuality ControlRadiation Safety Guidelines

Qualifications

Graduate of JCERT Accredited School of Radiologic TechnologyMedical Radiographer: CABasic Life Support - CPRRegistered Technologist Radiography ARRTFluoroscopy Radiology Tech: CATwo Years Acute Care Experience

Full job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech), you will be pivotal in producing diagnostic images that enable Radiologists to accurately diagnose and manage patient conditions.

Each day, you will perform a variety of imaging examinations, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, while actively contributing to a positive patient experience through direct interaction.

To excel, you must deeply understand diagnostic imaging's critical importance, encompassing expertise in workflow, patient positioning, and capturing precise results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses.

  • Performs all radiographic procedures with a sound understanding of anatomy, physiology, positioning to produce optimal results

  • Reviews physician orders and relevant clinical information to assure the appropriate exam is being obtained for the patient

  • Reviews and explains the examination with the patient to assure optimal cooperation and relieve patient anxiety

  • Maintains work areas in clean and orderly condition and ensures that examination areas are properly supplied, equipped and operational before each examination

  • Checks the quality of images/scans in general and is responsible for the data and quality control of work performed

  • Understands safety goals, radiation safety guidelines and appropriate policies and procedures to assure a safe environment for the patient

Job Requirements

Required

  • Graduate of a JCERT accredited school of radiologic technology and, upon hire and

  • Medical Radiographer: CA, upon hire and

  • Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and (Must be through the American Heart Association)

  • Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire and

  • Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech: CA, within 6 - months

Preferred

  • Two years acute care experience, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Mercy Medical Center Redding offers comprehensive health care to nearly 300,000 residents in a six-county region. It is one of only two Level II trauma centers, the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the only Joint Commission-certified Advanced Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center north of Sacramento north of Sacramento. Mercy Medical Center Redding is a 266-bed regional medical center providing inpatient and outpatient services as well as specialized cardiovascular care, stroke care, orthopedics, neurological surgery, comprehensive cancer care, maternity care, and a robust robotic surgery program. In addition, the hospital’s network of care includes Mercy Home Health and Hospice and Dignity Health Connected Living.

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Pay Range

$68.35 - $79.24 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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