Facility: Chula Vista Medical Center

　　City Chula Vista

　　Department

　　Job Status

　　Per Diem

　　Shift

　　Variable

　　FTE

　　Shift Start Time

　　Shift End Time

　　Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy Permit - CA Department of Public Health; AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association; Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) - CA Department of Public Health; ARRT Certificate - ARRT; Other

　　Hours

　　Shift Start Time:

　　Variable

　　Shift End Time:

　　Variable

　　Additional Shift Information:

　　Per Diem - 8 hour shifts

　　Weekend Requirements:

　　Weekends Only

　　On-Call Required:

　　No

　　Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

　　$43.379 - $55.973 - $68.567

　　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 Radiology experienceEssential Functions

　　Documentation managementVerify physicians written order and assures appropriate clinical indication of ordered examsBegin exams in IDXradAccurately 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, suppliesDepart patient in IDXrad when appropriateEnsure film jacket is properly labeled.Ensure paperwork is filed appropriately.

　　Patient and family educationProvides 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, etcInteracts and communicates in a manner to reflect an understanding of the patient's age, culture, state of health, level of comprehensionCommunicates and interacts with the patient's family in a way that is perceived positive and supportive while maintaining patient confidentiality

　　Produce high quality examsUnderstands and applies appropriate imaging techniquesPositions according to department imaging protocolsLabels and identifies studies correctly using legal marker setUses imaging equipment proficientlyUses imaging agents (contrast) according to protocol

　　Quality assuranceVerifies patient identification and pregnancy statusAssists Radiologist in procedures while practicing sterile techniques to prevent cross-contamination.Implements safe, efficient and therapeutic carePerforms proper procedure on proper patientDemonstrates 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.

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