Mammo Rad Technologist

CommonSpirit Health•Sacramento, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Dignity Health Medical Foundation, established in 1993, is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health - one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California, Arizona and Nevada. Today, Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers, we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies, finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care, while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled, qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service. Dignity Health Advanced Imaging, a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, provides cutting-edge diagnostic imaging services at 23 locations across Redding, Santa Cruz, Sacramento, Woodland. Our team of 160 staff members work with our specialty trained and board certified radiologists to provide high quality care to our patients. The locations perform more than 175,000 exams annually with the goal of providing top quality imaging, compassionate care, and timely service with a smile. One Community. One Mission. One California

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of a formal AMA school of Radiololgic Technology or equivalent to an AMA Technologic program.
Completion of 40 hours of structured education in Mammography.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Certification by the California Registry of Radiologic Technologists (CRT).
AHA BLS.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills are essential.
Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and physiology for imaging, proper operation of and care of radiology diagnostic equipment, and radiation safety is required.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience as a Radiologic/Mammography Technologist is preferred.
Six (6) months experience in an out patient environment is preferred.
RTR Medical terminology and familiarity with an electronic practice management system and PACS is preferred.
Candidates in the process of obtaining CA licensure may be considered, however CA license must be verified prior to start date.

Responsibilities

Perform patient care services in our outpatient clinics.
Perform mammographic imaging procedures.
Maintain a clean organized and safe environment and perform patient care services that support the physician / providers practice under the supervision of the radiologists other licensed staff and Management.
Help capture usable diagnostic images from patients so the Radiologist can accurately diagnose and/or rule out different conditions.
Apply a thorough and accurate imaging technique for patient positioning respective to the order.
Assist in preparing patients for Radiologic/Mammography examinations and relay instructions from the radiologist to your patient or authorized person.
Collect patient data documenting patient concerns, patient messages, and care provided to the patient in the patient's medical record for the radiologist’s review.
Consistently completes exams in Tracker RIS in a timely fashion.
Self initiative to identify opportunities and participate in improving radiologist efficiencies.
Proactively involves others as appropriate in planning and prioritizing work.
Quickly seeks assistance from leadership when unsure of what to do, how to handle a situation, or how to accomplish something.
Consistently keeps self informed and prepared for any situation.
Quickly responds to requests from coworkers and radiologist.