Radiologic Technologist

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

As our Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech), you will be pivotal in producing diagnostic images that enable Radiologists to accurately diagnose and manage patient conditions.Every 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 be successful in this role, 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.

• Uses independent judgment according to the particular circumstances of each procedure, performs a broad range of imaging procedures to create diagnostic medical images that meet the acceptable criteria established by the Medical Director. Maintains a repeat rate of 3%-5%.
• Positively identifies patient and correlates procedure with physician's order.
• Explains procedure to patient and responds to patient questions/concerns before beginning.
• Obtains written consents to proceed when required by hospital standard practice. Measured by record/chart review with 95%-98% compliance.
• Maintains work area in a neat and clean fashion, observes that equipment is in safe operating condition 95%-98% of the time.
• Reports equipment issues to supervisor, or seeks appropriate resources for repairs within 1 hour. Measured by observation and no more than 1-2 formal complaints per year.

Job Requirements

Required

• Associate Degree or Certificate from an accredited Radiology Technology Program.
• Experience with RIS and PACS systems.
• New Graduates that meet the experience requirements with strong customer service experience and team aptitude are welcomed.
• Clinical rotations in a hospital setting, with experience (student or professional) in routine radiographic procedures.
• Medical Radiographer (MRAD): CA, upon hire and
• Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech (FLRAD): CA
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association.

Preferred

• Registered Technologist Radiography (ARRT)