Radiology Technologist

Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital is Yolo County’s largest health care provider, serving the community since 1905. Woodland Memorial Hospital is a 108-bed acute care facility offering the most comprehensive range of health care services in Yolo County, including inpatient and outpatient surgical services, family birth center/labor and delivery, emergency services, home health services, palliative care, inpatient mental health services, sleep disorders center and cancer care services. With strong ties to our community, we believe in providing compassionate, high-quality health care to you and your family, close to home. Woodland Memorial Hospital is part of Dignity Health, one of the nation’s largest health care systems with a 22-state network. For more information, please visit our website here at www.dignityhealth.org/woodland.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Position Summary:

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. 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Radiologic Technology license from the State of California (CRT)
• Registered Technologist Radiolgraphy ARRT ( R )
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association 
• Fluoroscopy permit (must be obtained within 90 days of hire)

Experience:

• Knowledge of: Clinical training in conjunction with an accredited Radiologic Technology Program with rotations in a Hospital setting. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology for imaging, principles of operation and care of x-ray machines and accessory equipment. Knowledge of Radiation Safety requirements and ALARA principles. Experience with RIS and PACS systems. Knowledge of routine radiographic procedures and patient preps, including medication utilization and administration (ie; contrast). Knowledge of mechanical and electrical safety practices and requirements in the patient examination environment.

• Ability to: Minimize radiation exposure to patients, self and other persons -Perform general radiologic 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 -Participate with a strong service oriented culture -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 other healthcare personnel –Maintain confidentiality of patient records and information -Coordinate several 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 -Operate in and maintain a sterile environment. New Graduates with strong customer service experience and team aptitude are welcomed, that have effectively demonstrated the required Special Skills during their clinical rotations in an accredited Radiologic Technology Program

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience performing CT or other modality is preferred