Imaging Specialist II - CT

Hours:

Shift Start Time: 7:30 AM

Shift End Time: 6 PM

AWS Hours Requirement: 10/40 - 10 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

Weekend Requirements: As Needed

On-Call Required: No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $48.140 - $62.110 - $76.080

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 for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement.

Job Information

• Department: CT
• Location: Sharp Memorial Hospital - 7901 Frost St. San Diego
• Job Type: Part-Time (0.75) with Benefits Package
• Work Shift: Day

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
• IV Certification (NPTA Sterile Product Certification) - Various-Employee provides certificate -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year CT experience
• ARRT (CT) is preferred

Essential Functions

• Documentation management
  1. Verify physicians written order and assures appropriate clinical indication of ordered exams.
  2. Begin exams in RIS.
  3. Accurately complete exams in RIS, filling out appropriate information (contrast, fluoroscopy time, QC, resource, technical modifiers, technologist/student/RN/Radiologist).
  4. Provide correct coding of exams, billing modifiers, supplies.
  5. Depart patient in RIS when appropriate.
  6. Ensure film jacket is properly labeled.
  7. Ensure paperwork is filed appropriately.
• Patient and family education
  1. Provides pre and post procedure education and reassurance including: What the procedure is, how long it will take, physician involved, contrast administration and mode of delivery, positioning, instructions related to procedure, the report, patient satisfaction form, etc.
  2. Interacts and communicates in a manner reflecting an understanding of the patient's age, culture, state of health, level of comprehension.
  3. Communicates and interacts with the patient's family in a positive and supportive manner while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Produce high quality exams
  1. Understands and applies appropriate imaging techniques.
  2. Positions according to department imaging protocols.
  3. Labels and identifies studies correctly using legal marker set.
  4. Uses imaging equipment proficiently.
  5. Uses imaging agents (contrast) according to protocol.
• Quality assurance
  1. Verifies patient identification and pregnancy status.
  2. Implements safe, efficient and therapeutic care.
  3. Assists Radiologist in procedures while practicing sterile techniques to prevent cross-contamination.
  4. Performs proper procedure on proper patient.
  5. Demonstrates knowledge of universal precautions.
  6. Observes the patient, reports any changes in status, and initiates appropriate action to ensure a positive outcome.

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.