Diagnostic Imaging Technologist III - B (Mammo & IR)

Why Join Contra Costa Health?
The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is offering an excellent career opportunity to fill one (1) Permanent Intermittent and one (1) Permanent Full-time Diagnostic Imaging Technologist III – B (Mammo & IR) positions located in the Health Services - Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) in Martinez, CA.

The Contra Costa Health Services CCRMC houses the Diagnostic Imaging Department which provides diagnostic services (routine and specialized) and interpretation for inpatients, outpatients, and emergency patients of all ages.

We are looking for someone who will be able to perform general and complex diagnostic imaging and therapeutic procedures in mammography or interventional radiology. If you are looking for a challenging role that will allow you to enhance your current knowledge and skills, as well as grow in your career, apply today!

We are looking for someone who is:

• Responsible. You will be positioning and transitioning patients.
• Knowledgeable. You will need to apply principles of radiation safety in compliance with federal, state, and departmental standards.
• Organized. You will be scheduling procedures and patients.
• A team player! You will need to be able to work and collaborate well with others.
  

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Assessing general patient condition
• Documenting procedures and events in the patient’s medical records and departmental logs
• Performing diagnostic imaging procedures
  

A few reasons why you might love this job:

• You will work with a great team of highly motivated professionals
• You will get to work with advanced imaging modalities including Mammography and Interventional Radiology
• You will be assisting customers and patients
  

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You may have a heavy workload of tasks to accomplish
• You will be planning the schedule of other staff members
  

Competencies Required:

• Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• General Physical Ability: Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Self-Management: Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
• Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
• Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations
• Interpersonal Savvy: Considering and responding appropriately to the needs and feelings of others in different situations
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
  
  To read the complete job description, please visit the website at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta/classspecs/1207592?keywords=diagnostic%20imaging%20technologist&pagetype=classSpecifications

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.

Minimum Qualifications

Certification Required: Possession and maintenance of a valid certificate as a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) issued by the California Department of Public Health; ANDcurrent certification and registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT);AND possession of a valid Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy (RTF) Permit issued by the California Department of Public Health; AND certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by the American Red Cross.

Mammography Assignment:

Certification: Possession of a current Mammographic Radiologic Technology certification issued by the California Department of Public Health.

Experience:Two (2) years of full-time, or its equivalent, experience performing diagnostic imaging procedures with at least six (6) months performing Mammography procedures in an acute care hospital.

Interventional Radiography Assignment:

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time, or its equivalent, experience performing diagnostic imaging procedures with at least six (6) months performing Interventional Radiography diagnostic procedures in an acute care hospital.

Desirable Certification:Possession of a valid Cardiac Interventional (CI) Radiography or Vascular Interventional (VI) Radiography certificate issued by ARRT.

Selection Process:

Submit your application to:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta/jobs/3313708/diagnostic-imaging-technologist-iii-b-mammo-ir