Radiologic Technologist II

Where You'll Work

For more than 70 years, Mercy Medical Center Redding has offered comprehensive health care in the North State, providing acute care and a full range of medical services. The 267-bed hospital offers major medical services including a Level II Trauma Center as well as specialized Cardiovascular Care, Stroke Care, Orthopedics, Neurological Surgery, Comprehensive Cancer Care, Maternity Care, and da Vinci Robotic Surgery. It is the sole provider of obstetrical services, along with the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Shasta County. In addition, the hospital's network of care includes Mercy Home Health and Hospice and Dignity Health Connected Living. Mercy Medical Center Redding is a member of the Dignity Health system and is a sister facility to St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff and Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta. As one of the area's largest not-for-profit employers, we are proud to give back to the community by providing many programs and services to benefit overall health.


One Community. One Mission. One California


Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech), you will be pivotal in producing diagnostic images that enable Radiologists to accurately diagnose and manage patient conditions.

Each day, you will perform a variety of imaging examinations, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, while actively contributing to a positive patient experience through direct interaction.

To excel, you must deeply understand diagnostic imaging's critical importance, encompassing expertise in workflow, patient positioning, and capturing precise results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses.

• Performs all radiographic procedures with a sound understanding of anatomy, physiology, positioning to produce optimal results
• Reviews physician orders and relevant clinical information to assure the appropriate exam is being obtained for the patient
• Reviews and explains the examination with the patient to assure optimal cooperation and relieve patient anxiety
• Maintains work areas in clean and orderly condition and ensures that examination areas are properly supplied, equipped and operational before each examination
• Checks the quality of images/scans in general and is responsible for the data and quality control of work performed
• Understands safety goals, radiation safety guidelines and appropriate policies and procedures to assure a safe environment for the patient

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of a JCERT accredited school of radiologic technology and, upon hire and
• Medical Radiographer: CA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and (Must be through the American Heart Association)
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire and
• Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech: CA, within 6 - months

Preferred

• Two years acute care experience, upon hire