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Mammography Specialist - Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center - Full Time

Job ID JR201432 Date posted 11/12/2025
Chula Vista, California
  • MOB Chula Vista
  • Day
  • Regular
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Responsibilities

Hours:

Shift Start Time:

Variable

Shift End Time:

Variable

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$49.700 - $64.130 - $71.820


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.

This position was originally posted to ratified SEIU members from 10/29/2025 to 11/5/2025. The position is now available to be filled by internal candidates that are not members of the ratified Bargaining Unit or External candidates to Sharp.

Please Note: As part of our recruitment process, you may receive communication from Dawn, our virtual recruiting assistant. Dawn helps coordinate scheduling for screening calls and interviews to ensure a smooth and timely experience. Rest assured, all candidate evaluations and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and hiring teams.

What You Will Do
Under the direction of the Manager/Supervisor is responsible for directing day-to-day activities of the department; mentoring of the technical and support staff. To perform a wide variety of technical procedures with quality patient care, assisting Physicians as needed. Responsible for MQSA and ACR Accreditation, and IDXRAD Mammography module to include statistics and tracking.

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.
  • 2 Years technical experience.
  • Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) - CA Department of Public Health -REQUIRED
  • Certified Mammography (M)(ARRT) - ARRT -REQUIRED
  • AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED


Preferred Qualifications

  • 1 Year mammography administration experience.
  • ARRT Certificate - ARRT -PREFERRED


Essential Functions

  • Daily operations
    Ensures all exams are completed properly and all images are accounted for by the end of the shift.
    Verify physician's written order and assures appropriate clinical indication of ordered exams.
    Begin exams in IDX/RAD.
    Accurately complete exams in IDX/RAD, filling out appropriate information (contrast, fluoroscopy time, QC, resource, technical modifiers, technologist/student/RN/Radiologist).
    Evaluate work completed in department matches billed exam. Provide correct coding of exams, billing modifiers, and supplies.
    Depart patient in IDX/RAD when appropriate.
    Ensure film jacket is properly labeled.
    Ensure paperwork is filed appropriately.
    Develop and maintain competencies and orientation for mammography technologist.
    Provide technical support, expertise and professional judgment.
    Is a resource to other team members, staff and physicians. Shares resources and information with others.
    Assist coworkers with tasks.
    Assist with other imaging as directed by the Manager/Supervisor.
  • 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.
    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
    Ensures optimal image QA, performs procedures according to department protocol.
    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 through the use of double identifiers (name and DOB).
    Implements 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.
  • Regulatory responsibilities
    Assist with maintaining MQSA and ACR Accreditation, manage IDXRAD Mammography module to include statistics and tracking.
    Perform Mammo QC on a daily, weekly or yearly basis as needed.
    Perform any other Mammo QC required by ACR Standards as directed.
    Keeps abreast of new developments in field, discipline, or functional area. Stay current on regulatory requirements, gather information and assists inspector.
    Manage IDX/RAD mammography module and ensuring that all follow up is completed.
    Assist with preparing for annual inspection of MQSA.

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.

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