Radiologic Technologist III - Special Procedures

Full-time - Mid Level

Stockton, CA

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Radiologic Technologist III - Special Procedures position at San Joaquin General Hospital (SJGH) is a critical role within the Diagnostics Imaging Department, which encompasses a variety of imaging specialties including Radiography, CT Scan, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography, and Interventional Radiology. This position is designed for experienced radiologic technologists who will assist radiologists and other physicians in performing complex imaging examinations. The technologist will be responsible for preparing and positioning patients, administering dosages of pharmaceuticals, and ensuring that the imaging equipment is set up correctly to produce high-quality diagnostic images. The role requires a strong understanding of various imaging techniques and the ability to operate specialized equipment such as power injectors and mobile imaging units. In addition to performing standard imaging procedures, the Radiologic Technologist III will conduct special complex imaging procedures such as angiography, CT scanning, cardiac catheterization, and arthrography. The technologist will also be responsible for instructing and preparing patients for these procedures, selecting appropriate equipment, and ensuring patient safety throughout the imaging process. This position may involve leading and mentoring junior staff and students, as well as maintaining accurate patient records and logs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in diagnostic imaging, excellent patient care skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment. The position is full-time and offers a competitive salary range, along with various benefits including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and retirement plans. The successful candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check as part of the hiring process. This role is essential in providing high-quality imaging services to the community and contributing to the education of future health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assists radiologist or other physician performing examinations; calculates, prepares, and administers dosages of pharmaceutical; prepares and positions patients for display of body area to be studied; positions machine; adjusts controls to produce products of required diagnostic quality.
• Performs fluoroscopic x-ray examinations; assembles equipment; measures and mixes barium and contrast media; maintains observes patient reaction for signs of distress; performs radiographs during and following examinations.
• Prepares rooms for fluoroscopic x-ray examinations and mammography examinations.
• Conducts special complex imaging procedures such as angiography, CT scanning, cardiac catheterization and arthrography.
• Instructs and prepares patients for diagnostic imaging procedures; selects appropriate equipment and determines most suitable anatomical positions and shields patients accordingly.
• Operates a variety of special equipment, such as closed circuit television monitors, power injectors, and rapid film changers; prepares especially equipped rooms for scheduled examinations; operates mobile equipment in other areas of the hospital, and satellite clinics.
• Records patient information, patient identification numbers, and number and type of view taken in-patient log; may maintain records as required.
• Demonstrates all procedures to students and technicians; monitors trainee's performance of procedures; corrects faulty techniques and explains appropriate methods.
• May serve as lead workers; may prepare staff schedules; may assign and review the work of Radiologic technologists, students and clerical staff.

Requirements

• Two years experience performing diagnostic imaging in an acute care facility or medical clinical setting.
• Must have experience and demonstrate competency in radiography, fluoroscopy, CT scanning or special procedures such as MRI, MRA and associated MR studies.
• Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, and certification by the Department of Health, State of California as Radiologic Technologist.
• Ability to obtain a Fluoroscopy permit by completion of a 12 month employment probationary period.
• Registration with the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) is also highly desirable and preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with imaging studies such as MRI, MRA and associated MR studies are highly preferred.
• Possession of certification as an MRI Technologist may be required with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist ARRT (MR) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT).

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Choice of three health plans (Kaiser, Select, Premier) with dependent coverage available.
• Dental Insurance: Choice of two dental plans with no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage available at employee's expense.
• Vision Insurance: Coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) with no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage available at employee's expense.
• Life Insurance: Coverage based on years of service, with options for additional term life insurance.
• 125 Flexible Benefits Plan: Voluntary program for health-related expenses and dependent care costs.
• Retirement Plan: Covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937.
• Deferred Compensation: Section 457 plan available for additional savings.
• Vacation: Accrual based on years of service, with maximum earned vacation increasing over time.
• Holidays: 14 paid holidays each year.
• Sick Leave: 12 working days annually with unlimited accumulation.
• Bereavement Leave: Paid leave for the death of an immediate family member.