Job Description
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Special Procedures Technologist, you will help our Diagnostic Imaging team and patients so they can obtain critical diagnostic information through complex diagnostic and interventional procedures, contributing significantly to accurate diagnoses and successful treatments.
Every day you will meticulously prepare procedure rooms, expertly operate advanced imaging equipment (e.g., fluoroscopy, angiography), safely administer contrast media, and skillfully assist physicians during intricate interventions. You will be expected to provide essential patient education, closely monitor conditions for safety and comfort, maintain meticulous records, perform daily quality assurance checks, and strictly adhere to all radiation safety and regulatory guidelines.
To be successful in this role, you will combine ARRT certification, specialized advanced certification (e.g., CV, VI, or CT), and a profound understanding of cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, and procedural imaging. You will demonstrate exceptional critical thinking and meticulous attention to detail, thriving in a dynamic, high-pressure environment dedicated to delivering high-quality, precise special procedures imaging.
- Minimize radiation exposure to patients, self and other persons.
- Perform general and specialized radiographic procedures which meet the departments standard of quality.
- Recognize and respond to allergic reactions and other life-threatening patient conditions which might arise during the examination process.
- Act courteously and with tact in dealing with patients, visitors and the public.
- Effectively and empathetically deal with agitated, ill and distressed patients.
- Technologist can be required to participate in the department's call schedule to ensure coverage of weeknights, weekends and holidays.
Required
- Five (5) years combination of education and experience
- Active Medical Radiographer license in the State of California
- Active Fluoroscopy Certificate
- Basic Life Support - CPR from the American Heart Association
- Registered Technologist Radiuography ARRT (RTR)
- Current California Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) and Fluoroscopy (RTTF) licenses
- Displays competency in general radiology in addition to one other modality below:
- Angiography
- Special Procedures - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Computerized Tomography (CT)
- Mammography
Preferred
- Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT (RTR).
Dignity Health at 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
Qualifications
- Required
- Five (5) years combination of education and experience
- Active Medical Radiographer license in the State of California
- Active Fluoroscopy Certificate
- Basic Life Support - CPR from the American Heart Association
- Registered Technologist Radiuography ARRT (RTR)
- Current California Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) and Fluoroscopy (RTTF) licenses
- Displays competency in general radiology in addition to one other modality below: Angiography
- Special Procedures - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Computerized Tomography (CT)
- Mammography
Preferred:
- Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT (RTR).
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 Common Spirit Health is Tracey Huerta.
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Job Reference
At CommonSpirit Health, we passionately care for the most vulnerable, relentlessly innovate how and where healing can happen and believe in uniting to benefit the common good. Our expansive network spans diverse communities, uniquely positioning us to meet their changing needs, improve population health and help chart the path to health equity.
Our mission, vision and values inform every aspect of our work each day and remind us that we serve our patients, their families, our communities – and each other. Our community health, research and home health programs help us address the primary barriers to healthier communities.
Our mission
As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all.
Our vision
A healthier future for all – inspired by faith, driven by innovation and powered by our humanity.
Our values
Compassion | Inclusion | Integrity | Excellence | Collaboration