Job Information
Dignity Health Rad. Tech. III in Merced, California
Overview
Mercy Medical Center a Dignity Health member has been building a rich history of care in our community for more than 100 years. We have grown from a small one-story wooden structure into a major healthcare provider with a new 186-bed main campus offering the latest in facility design and technology. Mercy also operates Outpatient Centers a Cancer Center and several rural clinics.Wherever you work throughout our system you will find faces of experience with dedication to high quality personalized care. Joining our 1300 employees 230 physicians and many volunteers you can help carry out our commitment to providing our community with the excellence they have come to associate with Mercy Medical Center.
Responsibilities
Performs the following in an exemplary manner, while displaying leadership qualities: Operates radiographic equipment to produce diagnostic & fluoroscopy images. Prepares exam room, equipment, supplies and contrast media as needed. Performs diagnostic radiology & fluoroscopy procedures on neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients according to established procedures. Operates equipment for CT scanning, Cardiac Catheterization, angiography, Mammography, DEXA, MRI or directly assisting the physician in the performance of the procedures.
Using advanced knowledge of diagnostic procedures, instructs and prepares patients based on age, size or disorder of patient for radiographic or fluoroscopy examinations to assure patient cooperation and facilitate proper examinations. Using knowledge of correct radiographic positions and anatomy based on age, size or disorder of patient, positions patient and equipment so as to obtain a clear and undistorted view of the area being examined. Correlates patient clinical history with the exam ordered to assure appropriateness. Obtains appropriate history or clarification before proceeding with exam when needed.
Competently assists or performs & demonstrates department leadership in radiography & fluoroscopy procedures at a consistently high level of professionalism & accuracy.
Competently performs or assists & demonstrates leadership in multiple complex imaging procedures such as angiography, CT scanning, special procedures, or cardiac catheterization as required.
Assists the radiologist during breast localizations by accurately imaging the area of interest. Performs screening and diagnostic mammography procedures. Assists the radiologist during breast localizations by accurately imaging the area of interest. Performs screening and diagnostic mammography procedures.
Uses knowledge of radiation safety, collimates the x-ray beam or other imaging equipment and uses shielding appropriately to assure optimal patient and operator safety from unnecessary exposure to radiation in the department and on the units. Practices radiation safety by screening & documenting last menstrual period or other means to confirm female patients of child bearing age are appropriate to be imaged.
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Qualifications
Minimum:
A minimum of 5 years Radiologic Technologist required.
Must have experience and demonstrate competency in radiography with fluoroscopy certification and a minimum of two of the following modalities: angiography / special procedures, or cardiac catheterization, or CT, or MRI, or Mammography, or DXA, with minimum of one (1) year of Tech II level experience in the modalities of expertise.
Must possess and maintain a current California radiography certificate (CRT) and have national registry certificate (ARRT).
Must possess and maintain a current certification for at least one of the following: CT, MRI, Mammography / DXA.
Must possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
IV Certification (if needed for area of expertise)
Will be required to work weekends on a rotational basis.
Will be required to take call.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Pay Range
$49.12 - $66.12 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.