Special Procedure Technologist

**Overview**

Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center Ventricular Assist Device and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars Practice Green Health 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission vision and values.

**Responsibilities**

**Position Summary:**

The incumbent performs Imaging procedures in mammography or two modalities determined by the needs of the Imaging Department. Procedures are performed according to written or transcribed verbal orders of a physician 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 departments call schedule to ensure coverage weeknights, weekends and holidays. May have access to or be required to distribute drugs, needles or syringes from storage locations, (such as large stock supplies, automated dispensing units and other carts) to/within patient care areas or treatment carts as defined by hospital.

+ Knowledge of: Anatomy and physiology for imaging including cross sectional relationships; medical terminology relating to imaging procedures; principles of operation and care of imaging systems and accessory equipment; currently accepted imaging procedures; radiation safety requirements and practices for the operator patient and public; film processing systems; mechanical and electrical safety practices and requirements in the patient examination environment; preparation use and hazards of diagnostic contrast material.

+ 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 relationship with physicians and hospital personnel; maintain confidentiality of patient records and information; coordinate several assignments and establish work priorities; work effectively under stress and adjust priorities as circumstances require; organize work assignments maintaining accurate and complete records; maintain a high degree of accuracy in procedural details and required documentation; 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.

**Qualifications**

**Minimum Qualifications:**

+ This position requires at least 5 years experience or a combination of education to provide the special skills listed

+ Candidates must have a current California license as a certified Radiologic Technologist with Fluoroscopic permit and a CPR and BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

**Special Skills:**

+ Knowledge of: Anatomy and physiology for imaging including cross sectional relationships; medical terminology relating to imaging procedures; principles of operation and care of imaging systems and accessory equipment; currently accepted imaging procedures; radiation safety requirements and practices for the operator patient and public; film processing systems; mechanical and electrical safety practices and requirements in the patient examination environment; preparation use and hazards of diagnostic contrast material.

**Pay Range**

$57.28 - $656.40 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.