Rad Tech-Fluoro - Sharp Memorial Hospital - Evening Shift

Hours:

Shift Start Time: 1:30 PM

Shift End Time: 12 AM

AWS Hours Requirement: 10/40 - 10 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements: As Needed

On-Call Required: Yes

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $41.440 - $53.470 - $65.490

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 (e.g. dues paying, fee paying, religious exception contributor) for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement.

Job Information

Department: Radiology Diagnostic

Location: Sharp Memorial Hospital

Job Type: Full-time with Benefits Package

Work Shift: Evening - This position is eligible for PM Shift Differential of $2.75

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 in a hospital setting

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 patients age, culture, state of health, level of comprehension

Communicates and interacts with the patients 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 patients 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. PDN-9edfe755-1dbc-4258-83a5-898825c32d2b