Built-in 1973 Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento is committed to providing daily excellence in health care for residents of Sacramento’s southern suburbs including the Elk Grove Wilton and Galt communities. Methodist Hospital is home to a 158 acute-care bed facility with 1120 employees 283 medical staff and 29 Emergency Department beds. Methodist Hospital also owns and operates Bruceville Terrace – a 171-bed sub-acute skilled nursing long-term care facility adjacent to the hospital that provides care for the elderly as well as those requiring extended recoveries. Methodist Hospital is home to the Family Medicine Residency Program an accredited and nationally recognized program which provides resident physicians with specialty training in primary care family medicine. Together the hospital and residency program implemented a ground-breaking curriculum addressing the identification treatment and assistance of human trafficking victims and created a one-of-a-kind health clinic for victims the Human Trafficking Medical Home.

The incumbent performs general radiographic procedures as well as more complex procedures according to written or transcribed verbal orders of a physician within the scope of his/her certification. Demonstrates competency in patient care for neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Technologist can be required to participate in the department's call schedule to ensure coverage of weeknights, weekends and holidays.

Licensure:

Current licensure as a Certified Rad Tech (CRT)/ Registration in Radiography frmo the American Registry of Rad Tech (ARRT)

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology for Imaging including cross sectional relationships, medical terminology relating to Imaging procedures, principles of operation and care of x-ray machines and accessory equipment Currently accepted diagnostic radiology and special procedures training, radiation safety requirements and practices for the operator, patient and public, image processing systems, 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 Radiologic 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 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 and establish work priorities Work effectively to adjust priorities as circumstances require Organize work assignments, maintaining accurate and complete records, maintain a high degree of accuracy in procedural details and required documentation Accurately operates and cares for Information System computers in the department, work independently on-call covering all normal clerical and technical functions, operate in and maintain a sterile environment.