Radiology Technologist I

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1941, Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital is a 188-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Cruz, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a Family Birthing Center. Additionally, Dominican Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer 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.

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.

• Utilizes proper equipment (gurney, wheelchair, Hoyer-Lift, etc.) to safely transport patient.
• Performs all routine diagnostic and fluoroscopic procedures.
• Assigns all patient charges appropriately.
• Records/reviews all techniques/procedures as required.
• Clearly marks all radiographs with legally approved lead markers.
• Marks all CR/DR images with patient position, etc.
• Ensures all CR/DR images are quality controlled and with correct "S" range.

Job Requirements

Required

• Completion of radiologic technology training in an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) approved school and
• Medical Radiographer: CA, and
• Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech: CA, and
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, through American Heart Association

Preferred

• Associates Of Science Radiologic Sciences and 1-2 years experience as a radiologic technologist