Hours

Shift Start Time:

Variable

Shift End Time:

Variable

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

Every Other

On-Call Required:

Yes

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$40.247 - $51.932 - $63.616

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
The radiographer shall perform radiologic procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 Year

Other Qualification Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of formal training program in a AMA approved school and meets the requirements of an appropriate State and/or Federal Mandated certification or equivalent.
  
  CA Fluoroscopy license is required within 6 months of hire date. The department is responsible for tracking the completion and maintenance of this license.
  

Essential Functions

• Documentation Management
  Verify physician written order and assures appropriate clinical indicaiton of ordered exams.
  Begin exams in IDXrad.
  Accurately complete exams in IDXrad, filling our appropriate information (contrast, fluoroscopy time, QC, resource, technical modifers, 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,khow 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. Follow patient's Advanced Directive.
  Maintains strict patient confidentiality, keeps work discussion professional and limited to private areas.
• Professional Competency
  
  CA Fluoroscopy license is required within 6 months of hire date. The department is responsible for tracking the completion and maintenance of this license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of radiographic procedures.
• Effective interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to use computer keyboard-manual dexterity.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to calmly handle 50-100 telephone or personal contacts daily, and courteously accommodate angry or frustrated customers.
• Visual acuity
• Ability to spend 100% of time standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching.

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