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

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

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform a wide range of imaging procedures with emphasis on patient care and quality results. You will assist physicians, operate imaging equipment, and ensure accurate documentation and coding for exams.

The role requires AHA BLS, CA fluoroscopy permit, ARRT and CRT certifications, and strict adherence to patient safety and confidentiality standards.

Qualifications

• BLS for Healthcare Professionals (AHA BLS) 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.

Responsibilities

• Documentation management.
• Verify physicians' written orders and ensure appropriate clinical indication of ordered exams.
• Begin exams in IDXrad and perform exams as directed.
• Accurately complete exams in IDXrad, including contrast, fluoroscopy time, QC, and modifiers.
• Provide patient education before and after procedures and maintain patient confidentiality.

Tools

IDXrad system

Job description

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