Radiologic Techoligist

Job Summary and Responsibilities

• Uses independent judgment according to the particular circumstances of each procedure, performs a broad range of imaging procedures to create diagnostic medical images that meet the acceptable criteria established by the Medical Director. Maintains a repeat rate of 3%-5%.
• Positively identifies patient and correlates procedure with physician's order. Explains procedure to patient and responds to patient questions/concerns before beginning. Obtains written consents to proceed when required by hospital standard practice. Measured by record/chart review with 95%-98% compliance.
• Maintains work area in a neat and clean fashion, observes that equipment is in safe operating condition 95%-98% of the time. Reports equipment issues to supervisor, or seeks appropriate resources for repairs within 1 hour. Measured by observation and no more than 1-2 formal complaints per year.
• Determines appropriate patient charges and enters all information into R.I.S. / PACS 95%-98% of the time. Maintains accurate records of procedure and makes appropriate entries into medical record 95%-98% of the time.
• Maintains and preserves patient privacy, dignity and comfort by using table pads, patient gowns, blankets and sheets to cover the patient during all procedures 95%-98% of time. Measured by observation and no more than 1-2 formal complaints per year.

• Associate Degree or Certificate from an accredited Radiology Technology Program
• Experience with RIS and PACS systems
• New Graduates that meet the Experience requirements with strong customer service experience and team aptitude are welcomed
• Clinical rotations in a hospital setting, with experience (student or professional) in routine radiographic procedures.
• Medical Radiographer: CA
• Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech: CA
• Basic Life Support - CPR - American Heart Association

• Bachelors Degree in Radiologic Tech
• In addition to the Experience requirements, 2 to 3 years experience in a hospital setting and team environment, with strong commitment to service oriented culture
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT

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.

$67.05 - $67.05 /hour

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