Imaging Specialist II - CT - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - Variable Shift - Per Diem

300 Sharp HealthCare; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare in California seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging procedures in a fast-paced setting. You will assist physicians, verify orders, and ensure accurate documentation in RIS, while maintaining patient safety and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include positioning, imaging with contrast, coding/billing support, and providing patient education pre- and post-procedure. Requires ARRT, CA DPH permits, CRT, BLS, and venipuncture certification; 10/40 shift,

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of AMA approved training program.
• ARRT Certificate required.
• CA DPH fluoroscopy permit required.
• CA DPH CRT required.
• AHA BLS Healthcare required.
• Venipuncture certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of technical procedures in a special modalities and general diagnostic with quality patient care; assist physicians as needed.
• Verify physicians' written orders and ensure clinical indications are correct.
• Begin exams in RIS and complete exams with proper data (contrast, fluoroscopy time, QC, modifiers).
• Provide correct coding of exams, billing modifiers, supplies; depart patient in RIS when appropriate.
• Label and file paperwork and ensure film jacket labeling is correct.
• Provide pre- and post-procedure education and reassuring communication with patients and families.
• Position patients per imaging protocols and use imaging equipment proficiently; manage contrast per protocol.
• Assist Radiologist in procedures; maintain sterile technique and universal precautions; maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Imaging experience

Tools

ARRT Certificate

Radiologic Fluoroscopy Permit

CRT CA DPH

AHA BLS Healthcare

Venipuncture Certification

Job description

Hours and Pay

Hours: Shift Start Time: Variable Shift End Time: Variable AWS Hours Requirement: 10/40 - 10 Hour Shift Additional Shift Information: Weekend Requirements: As Needed On-Call Required: Yes

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $56.440 - $72.830 - $81.560

Union and Contract

This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU-UHW. As part of the terms of employment, employees in this role are required to join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member (e.g. dues paying, fee paying, religious exception contributor) for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement. This position was originally posted to ratified SEIU members from 10/15/2026 to 10/22/2026. The position is now available to be filled by internal candidates that are not members of the ratified Bargaining Unit or External candidates to Sharp.

What You Will Do

To perform a wide variety of technical procedures in a special modalities and general diagnostic on a regular basis with quality patient care, assisting Physicians as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of formal training program in an AMA approved school and meets the requirements of an appropriate State and/or Federal mandated certification or equivalent.
• ARRT Certificate - ARRT -REQUIRED
• Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy Permit - CA Department of Public Health -REQUIRED
• Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) - CA Department of Public Health -REQUIRED
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
• Venipuncture Certification - Various-Employee provides certificate -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 Year imaging experience.

Essential Functions

Documentation Management

• Verify physicians written order and assures appropriate clinical indication of ordered exams
• Begin exams in RIS.
• Accurately complete exams in RIS, filling out appropriate information (contrast, fluoroscopy time, QC, resource, technical modifiers, technologist/student/RN/Radiologist)
• Provide correct coding of exams, billing modifiers, supplies
• Depart patient in RIS when appropriate
• Ensure film jacket is properly labeled.
• Ensure paperwork is filed appropriately.

Patient and Family Education

• Provides pre and post procedure education and reassurance to include but not limited to: What the procedure is, how long it is going to take, physician involved, contrast administration and mode of delivery, positioning, instructions related to procedure, the report, patient satisfaction form, etc
• Interacts and communicates in a manner to reflect an understanding of the patient's age, culture, state of health, level of comprehension
• Communicates and interacts with the patient's family in a way that is perceived positive and supportive while maintaining patient confidentiality

Imaging Technical Skills

• Positions according to department imaging protocols
• Labels and identifies studies correctly using legal marker set
• Uses imaging equipment proficiently
• Uses imaging agents (contrast) according to protocol

Procedural Support

• Assists Radiologist in procedures while practicing sterile techniques to prevent cross-contamination.
• Performs proper procedure on proper patient Demonstrates knowledge of universal precautions Observes the patient, reports any changes in status, and initiates appropriate action to ensure a positive outcome.
• Follows patient's Advanced Directive.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality, keeps work discussion professional and limited to private areas.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.

About Sharp HealthCare

Sharp HealthCare is a not-for-profit health care system based in San Diego, California, with four acute care hospitals, three specialty hospitals, three medical groups and a health plan. We provide medical services in virtually all fields of medicine, including primary care, heart care, cancer, orthopedics, women’s health, rehabilitation, robotic surgery and bariatric surgery. Sharp sets the community standard for exceptional care. Sharp Grossmont Hospital and Sharp Memorial Hospital have received prestigious Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in nursing practices and quality patient care. At the heart of our organization are more than 18,000 affiliated physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers who are on a journey to make health care better for our patients and their families. It’s what we call The Sharp Experience – treating each person with dignity, compassion and respect, and using our clinical excellence and advanced technology to deliver the highest-quality patient care. We are dedicated to transforming the health care experience by making Sharp the best place to work, the best place to practice medicine and the best place to receive care in San Diego.