Radiologic Technologist-Fluoro Required - Sharp Outpatient Imaging Kearny Mesa - Day Shift - Full Time

300 Sharp HealthCare; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare in San Diego, California, seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform a wide range of imaging procedures with quality patient care and to assist physicians as needed. The role requires AMA-approved training and mandatory certifications, including AHA BLS, ARRT, and CA fluoroscopy permits.

IDXrad proficiency is preferred alongside proper documentation, accuracy in coding, and strict adherence to safety and patient confidentiality standards.

Qualifications

• Formal training program in AMA approved school.
• AHA BLS Healthcare Professional certification required.
• Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy Permit - CA DPHealth required.
• ARRT Certification required.
• CRT - CA Department of Public Health required.

Responsibilities

• Documentation and exam management following imaging protocols.
• Verify orders and ensure appropriate clinical indication for exams.
• Operate imaging equipment and apply sterile technique.
• Provide patient education and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Assist Radiologist during procedures and ensure accurate coding and billing.

Education

AMA approved schooling program

AHA BLS Healthcare Professional

Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy Permit - CA DPHealth

ARRT Certification

CRT - CA DPHealth

Tools

IDXrad

Job description

Hours

Hours: Shift Start Time: 8:30 AM Shift End Time: 5 PM AWS Hours Requirement: 8/40 - 8 Hour Shift Additional Shift Information: Weekend Requirements: No Weekends On-Call Required: No Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $44.180 - $57.000 - $63.840 The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

What You Will Do

To perform a wide variety of technical procedures 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.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
• Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy Permit - CA Department of Public Health -REQUIRED
• ARRT Certificate - ARRT -REQUIRED
• Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) - CA Department of Public Health -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

1 Year Relevant experience

Essential Functions

Documentation management Verify physicians written order and assures appropriate clinical indication of ordered exams Begin exams in IDXrad Accurately complete exams in IDXrad, 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 IDXrad 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 Assists Radiologist in procedures while practicing sterile techniques to prevent cross-contamination. Implements safe, efficient and therapeutic care Performs proper procedure on proper patient Demonstrates knowledge of universal precautions and sterile techniques. 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.