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Hours:

Shift Start Time:

Variable

Shift End Time:

Variable

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Night Shift: Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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 as defined by the collective bargaining agreement between Sharp HealthCare and Sharp Professional Nurses Network, United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals, NUHHCE, AFSME, AFL-CIO.  Placement within the range is based on years of RN experience.

Job Information

Department: Radiology Diagnostic

Location: Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center - 751 Medical Center Ct.

Job Type: Per Diem

Work Shift: Variable - This position is eligible for PM Shift Differential of $2.75 or Night Shift Differential of $4.25 for eligible hours worked.

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 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.

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