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

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

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare in San Diego, CA is seeking a Radiologic Technologist specializing in fluoroscopy to join our imaging team. You will perform a wide range of diagnostic procedures with emphasis on quality patient care, supporting physicians and ensuring RIS documentation accuracy.

Required ARRT certification, CA radiologic permits, AHA BLS, and venipuncture certification; 1 year experience preferred. The role offers a stable environment with Magnet-recognized facilities and opportunities for

Qualifications

• ARRT certification required.
• CA DPH fluoroscopy permit required.
• CA DPHCRT certification required.
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Professionals required.
• Venipuncture certification required.

Responsibilities

• Documentation management and accurate RIS entry.
• Verify physician orders and appropriate clinical indication.
• Perform exams and use imaging equipment per protocol.
• Ensure correct coding of exams, modifiers and supplies.
• Maintain patient safety, confidentiality and professional conduct.

Education

ARRT Certification

Fluoroscopy Permit (CA DPH)

CRT Certification (CA DPH)

AHA BLS for Healthcare Professionals

Venipuncture Certification

Job description

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: No

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

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 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
• Produce high quality exams
• Understands and applies appropriate imaging techniques
• 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
• Quality assurance
• Verifies patient identification and pregnancy status
• Implements safe, efficient and therapeutic care
• 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

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

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.