Radiologic Technologist

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1925, Dignity Health - Mercy General Hospital is a 310-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy General Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Radiologic Technologist, you will be a vital member of our imaging services team, directly impacting patient care through diagnostic imaging. This role involves operating cutting edge radiologic equipment to capture precise clinical images as directed by physicians, ensuring adherence to established standards and practices. You'll contribute to a seamless patient experience in a direct patient care role.

Every day you will perform a broad range of imaging procedures, from patient positioning and transfers to utilizing advanced systems. You will also be responsible for maintaining sterile environments, ensuring equipment safety, and upholding patient privacy and comfort throughout all procedures. 

To be successful in this role, you will expertly interpret physician orders and correlate them with patient procedures, efficiently managing patient flow and documentation. Your ability to calmly and empathetically interact with a diverse patient population, explain procedures, and address concerns will be key. 

• Coordinates workload, facilitates the flow of completed procedures, manages staffing levels, assigns priorities/responsibilities for designated shift in cooperation with clinical care areas
• Assumes responsibility for implementing a training process of personnel assigned to shift. In emergency situations, assumes authority and acts responsibly on behalf of the Supervisor or Manager as necessary until relieved
• Assists the RadiologyImaging Supervisor with equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, identifying problem areas, and suggests solutions 
• Maintains supply and stock levels

Job Requirements

Required

• Leadership responsibility
• Medical Radiographer MRAD CA
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association
• Fluoroscopy Radiology CA