RAD TECH

Choose to work and live in Sacramento...where you can ski in Tahoe one day and go to the coast the next. Drive to the wine country in the afternoon and dine on the riverfront in the evening. Sacramento offers some of the finest restaurants, outdoor activities, and cultural and sporting events throughout the year. All of this is located in one of the most historic places in California.

If you already live in Sacramento, a move to one of our 4 CHW facilities could make your life even better. We offer some of the best benefits in the industry, along with great career choices, training, and leadership development. This makes for an atmosphere where our people share their enthusiasm for life, as well as for helping others. As you balance your work life with your other passions, we're there for you every step of the way.

For more than 100 years, Mercy General Hospital, Sacramento, has carried on its founding Sisters' Tradition of healing with compassion. Our vital statistics-343 beds, 1900 employees, 360 active medical staff, and 17,250 patients admitted annually-speak to our strength and presence in the community. We're proud to be regarded as one of the area's most comprehensive and accomplished medical centers.

We're also proud of the recognition our teams have received in the wider world. Since 1997, we've earned a spot on three prestigious 100 Top Hospitals lists: Top 100 Hospitals, National Benchmarks for Success; 100 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals; 100 Top Hospitals: Regional Benchmarks for Success. And the 2004 HealthGrades annual hospital report card ranked Mercy General Hospital as the best place in California for cardiac surgery.

If you're interested in joining teams that meld quality care and compassion to create an environment of excellence, please take a moment to discover more about what it's like to work here.

HOT JOB (ERP 5000)Requires the satisfactory completion of formal radiologic technology training in an approved school or training facility, and a current California certificate as a Certified Radiologic Technologist with Fluoroscopy Permit. ARRT registration is preferred with a combination of education and experience which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities.

Knowledge of:
-anatomy and physiology for Imaging including cross sectional relationships
-medical terminology relating to radiology
-principles of operation and care of x-ray machines and accessory equipment
-currently accepted diagnostic radiologic procedures
-radiation safety requirements and practices for the operator, patient and public
-basic knowledge of PACS
-mechanical and electrical safety practices and requirements in the patient examination environment
-preparation, use and hazards of diagnostic contrast materials


Ability to:
-minimize radiation exposure to patients, self and other persons
-perform general and specialized radiographic procedures which meet the department's standard of quality
-recognize and respond to allergic reactions and other life-threatening patient conditions which might arise during the examination process
-act courteously and with tact in dealing with patients, visitors and the public
-maintain confidentiality of patient records and information
-calm and reassure those who may be distressed by the examination or procedure
-develop and maintain a cooperative working relationship with physicians and hospital personnel
-work effectively under stress and adjust priorities as circumstances require
-organize work assignments, maintaining accurate and complete records
-maintain a high degree of accuracy in procedural detail and required records
-work independently on-call covering all normal clerical and technical functions