Where You’ll Work
Founded in 1906, Dignity Health - St. Elizabeth Community Hospital is a 76-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Red Bluff, California. Serving over 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center. It has been named a Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group for two consecutive years, one of only 16 rural hospitals in the US to achieve this award.
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 and technical factors to produce quality diagnostic images
- Assures that the proper examination is performed on the correct patient, and understands the clinical reason the exam is being performed
- Demonstrates professional demeanor, ability to triage multiple requests and asks for assistance when appropriate
- Coordinates workflow with medical center co-workers in a cooperative and collaborative manner
- Demonstrates awareness of radiation safety principles, Joint Commission requirements, and all applicable Federal, State and local regulations
- Gathers appropriate clinical information for the each examination, assuring that safe care is delivered
Job Requirements
Required
- Graduate of a JCERT accredited school of radiologic technology, 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, upon hire
Preferred
- Two years acute care experience