Diagnostic Imaging Technologist I - Mammography

This posting covers the County of Santa Clara. The location shown is the agency's own address; the work may be assigned anywhere in that area.

Description

Under general supervision, performs a variety of general imaging procedures in varied hospital and clinic settings for use in medical and surgical diagnosis and treatment.

Please note: All applications are required to attach proof of a valid license or certificate issued by the State of California.

This recruitment is for Diagnostic Imaging Technologist I - Mammography positions throughout the Santa Clara County Health System. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used for potential vacancies located at O'Connor Hospital, St. Louise Regional Hospital, Regional Medical Center, and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. This may include full time, part time, and extra help/per diem opportunities. If you are interested in these opportunities, please fill out the appropriate questions. 

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Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is the second largest public health care system in California and includes four acute care hospitals, 14 clinics and 60+ specialty and sub-specialty services. Our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare and excellent service to everyone in Santa Clara County.  

Because we serve patients throughout multiple hospitals and clinics, you may have to work at different sites. We will meet any obligations we may have when this occurs.

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center- SCVMC is a full-service tertiary acute care teaching hospital with 699 licensed beds providing a wide range of specialized services, including Rehabilitation, Burn, Trauma, and NICU. SCVMC was ranked by U.S. News and World Report as #6 Rehabilitation Hospital in the nation and #1 in the West and designated as a 2024 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care, Heart Failure, Stroke, Hip Fracture, and Pneumonia.

O'Connor Hospital- O'Connor Hospital (OCH) is a 358 licensed bed acute care facility offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty programs to residents of Santa Clara County. It was founded in 1889 as one of the first hospitals in the county. OCH has grown significantly over the past five years in both its inpatient volume and its Emergency Department visits. Along with these volume increases other ancillary and clinical departments like imaging, lab, pharmacy, and respiratory have seen growth as well.

St. Louise Regional Hospital- Since 1989, St. Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH) has been caring for the residents in Santa Clara and San Benito Counties, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical specialties. SLRH has 93 beds, is a Designated Primary Stroke Center, and is the only acute care hospital in the area. Located in Gilroy, SLRH maintains a CALSTAR 2 emergency helicopter base on the premises. 

Regional Medical Center – Regional Medical Center (RMC) is a 265-bed hospital that is the main emergency healthcare provider for East San José, treating a wide range of critical and life-threatening conditions for more than 60 years. Since the SCVH integration of RMC effective 4/1/25, RMC has expanded the critical services including Level II trauma, Thrombectomy capable Stroke Center and STEMI care, and has been seeing an increased number of emergency visits and inpatient volume. 

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Typical Tasks

• Operates a variety of imaging and fluoroscopic equipment in performing a variety of imaging examinations;
   
• Performs imaging procedures on trauma, burn and Intensive Care Unit patients;
   
• Instructs, prepares and positions patients for imaging procedure;
   
• Computes relevant factors, adjusts the equipment and selects a technique appropriate to the particular radiograph being performed;
   
• Processes identification data onto the exposed imaging plate and prepares the image for reading by the radiologist using image processing film or Picture Archive Communication System (PACS);
   
• Tracks and bills each procedure and associated supplies via computer terminal or manually;
   
• Administers or assists physician in administering contrast media;
   
• Assists physician during imaging procedures;
   
• Assists physician in locating patient images;
   
• Assists with training of student technologists;
   
• Cleans and re-stocks procedure rooms and ancillary areas and helps maintain proper inventory levels;
   
• May transport patients to and from the department;
   
• Reviews the images, including technique, positioning and identification (patient identification, left/right, body part, etc.);
   
• Adheres to all applicable Federal, State and local regulations including Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA);
   
• Performs other related duties as required.

Employment Standards

A license issued by the State of California to practice as a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT).

Diagnostic Imaging Technologist I – Fluoroscopy - Possession of a California Fluoroscopy license.

Diagnostic Imaging Technologist I – Mammography – Possession of a California Mammographic Radiologic Technology certificate and demonstrated competence in the performance of mammography are required.

Diagnostic Imaging Technologist I - Computed Tomography - Demonstrated competence in the performance of Computed Tomography is required. Certification in Computed Tomography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (AART) is desirable.

Diagnostic Imaging Technologist I - Clinical Instructor - Demonstrated competence in the performance of Clinical Instructor duties is required. Must remain current in instructional techniques as required by Joint Review Committee on Education of Radiologic Technologists (JRCERT).

Sufficient education, training and experience to demonstrate possession of the knowledge and abilities listed below.

Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are typically acquired through successful completion of a recognized two (2) year training course in radiographic technology.

Knowledge of:

• Imaging processes and fluoroscopic techniques, methods and equipment;
   
• The safe operation and care of radiographic equipment;
   
• Structural and organic anatomy;
   
• The methods of positioning patients for radiographic exposures;
   
• Principles of image processing, and development;
   
• Principles of radiation physics;
   
• Basic computer skills.

• Troubleshoot, document and communicate equipment problems;
   
• Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, and visitors;
   
• Provide safe and appropriate care;
   
• Follow written and oral instructions;
   
• Work quickly and efficiently in stressful situations.

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for County of Santa Clara is Philip Downs.