Overview:
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.
Responsibilities:
Position Summary: The incumbent performs general radiographic procedures as well as more complex procedures according to written or transcribed verbal orders within the scope of his/her certification at all MHS facilities according to established standards and practices under the direction of the Imaging Supervisor and the Medical Director. Demonstrates competency in patient care for neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients. Other duties are assigned/approved by the Supervisor. Technologist can be required to participate in the department’s call schedule to ensure coverage weeknights, weekends and holidays.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:Current California Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) and Fluoroscopy (RTTF) licenses
Displays competency in general radiology in addition to one other modality:
Computerized Tomography (CT)
Knowledge of:Anatomy and physiology for imaging including cross sectional relationships
Medical terminology relating to Imaging
Principles of operation and care of primary and accessory imaging equipment
Currently accepted diagnostic Radiologic procedures
Radiation safety requirements and practices for the operator, patient and public
Film processing systems and/or PACS
Preparation, use and hazards of diagnostic contrast materials
Ability to: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
Develop and maintain a cooperative working relationships with physicians and other healthcare personnel
Maintain patient confidentiality
Calm and reassure those who may be distressed by the examination or procedure
Develop and maintain a cooperative working relationship with physicians and hospital personnel
Working effectively under stress and adjust priorities as circumstances require
Organized work assignments
Maintaining accurate and complete records
Maintain a high degree of accuracy in procedural detail
Accurately operate and care for Information System computers in the department
Work independently on-call covering all normal clerical and technical functions
Operate in and maintain a sterile environment
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)
Preferred Qualifications:Current membership with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
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