Radiologic Technologist XRay
About The Position
Where You’ll Work Founded in 1989, Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital is a 106-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Folsom, California. Serving over 60,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy Hospital of Folsom has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has been awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was recently named a Leapfrog 2025 Top General Hospital. One Community. One Mission. One California Job Summary and Responsibilities The incumbent operates radiologic equipment to make clinical diagnostic images as directed by physicians and perform routine diagnostic procedures according to established standards and practices, including projections, patient positioning, safe patient transfers to imaging tables and transportation. Demonstrates competency in patient care for pediatric (neonate as necessary), adult and geriatric patients. 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 policy/procedure. Technologist can be required to participate in the department's call schedule to ensure coverage of weeknights, weekends and holidays. Ability to function independently in radiology workflows which include RIS/PACS systems as wells as department communication systems, phones and or any other electronic support systems. 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.
Requirements
- Associate Degree or Certificate from an accredited Radiology Technology Program.
- Experience with RIS and PACS systems.
- Clinical rotations in a hospital setting, with experience (student or professional) in routine radiographic procedures.
- Medical Radiographer: CA.
- Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech (FLRAD CA)
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
- Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors Rad Technology
- two to three years experience in a hospital setting and team environment, with strong commitment to service oriented culture.
Responsibilities
- Operates radiologic equipment to make clinical diagnostic images as directed by physicians
- Perform routine diagnostic procedures according to established standards and practices, including projections, patient positioning, safe patient transfers to imaging tables and transportation
- Demonstrates competency in patient care for pediatric (neonate as necessary), adult and geriatric patients
- 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 policy/procedure
- Participate in the department's call schedule to ensure coverage of weeknights, weekends and holidays
- Function independently in radiology workflows which include RIS/PACS systems as wells as department communication systems, phones and or any other electronic support systems
- Perform a variety of imaging examinations, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs
- Actively contributing to a positive patient experience through direct interaction
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
