CT/MRI Specialist

As our CT Technologist, you will utilize your expertise to capture precise diagnostic images, enabling our Radiologists to accurately diagnose and/or rule out diverse medical conditions.

Every day you will adeptly create detailed cross-sectional images of the skeleton, tissues, and internal organs. Your compassionate interaction and skill in patient care will be crucial, as you play a significant role in fostering a positive and comforting patient experience throughout the imaging process.

To be successful in this role, you will deeply understand the critical importance of diagnostic imaging. This includes a comprehensive knowledge of general imaging workflow, various patient positioning techniques, and the ability to consistently capture clear results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses that guide effective patient care.

• Demonstrates competency in patient care while performing a broad range of imaging procedures including MRI/CT. The complete performance of cardiac CT and Breast MRI (MRI based on patient preference). (ACR program can substitute for either MRI Breast or CT cardiac angio)
• Uses AIDET on all patient interactions.
• Introduces self and verifies patient identification using two patient identifiers. NPSG-1 Establishes or verifies patient symptoms and conditions through interview or review of medical record, recording information on the exam form while also communicating all pertinent information to the radiologist. . Using interpersonal skills to establish trust and build rapport with patients
• Maintains and preserves patient privacy, dignity and comfort by using table pads, patient gowns, blankets and sheets to cover the patient during procedures.
• Demonstrates mastery of use of radiographic equipment and accessories, including CT scanner, post processing systems and MRI scanner.
• Assesses film quality for position, artifacts, density and contrast prior to patient leaving department. Reviews difficult or questionable examinations with a radiologist or coordinator. Demonstrates ability to trouble-shoot cause of poor quality images and takes corrective measures.

Required

• Three yearsexperience in an Imaging Department
• Five years experience in CT 
• Five years experience in MRI in a Hospital setting
• Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech
• Basic Life Support - CPR

Preferred

• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT
• Registered Technologist Computed Tomography
• Registered Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Founded in 1958, Dignity Health - Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital is a 104-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Grass Valley, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader 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 three consecutive years, one of only 16 rural hospitals in the US to achieve this award.

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