Radiologic Technologist

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1973, Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital is a 158-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, cancer care, women's health, and neurology. Additionally, Methodist Hospital of Sacramento has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is 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. Your accurate record-keeping and clear communication to patients will be essential for successful outcomes.

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. You will demonstrate a commitment to maintaining accuracy in all tasks, from diagnostic imaging to information system operation, within a fast-paced hospital setting.

• 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.
• Participates in quality improvement/QC efforts within Imaging Services and with other departments to improve services and solve problems. Assists with data gathering, correlation and reporting as documented in meeting minutes and/or monthly QA/QC reports according to department practice. Can exceed the expectation by actively participating in an identified project.

Job Requirements

Required

• Medical Radiographer: CA.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association.
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT.