CT Technologist - Frost Street Building - Full Time

Sharp HealthCare • San Diego, CA

8d • $50 - $72

About The Position

To perform a wide variety of technical procedures with quality patient care, assisting Physicians as needed.

Requirements

• 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
• Venipuncture Certification - Various-Employee provides certificate -REQUIRED
• Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) - CA Department of Public Health -REQUIRED

Nice To Haves

• 1 Year Related experience
• ARRT Certificate - ARRT -PREFERRED
• Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy Permit - CA Department of Public Health -PREFERRED

Responsibilities

• Documentation management Verify physicians written order and assures appropriate clinical indication of ordered exams. Accurately complete exams, 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 RIS 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 Fabricates immobilization/positioning devices.
• Quality assurance Verifies patient identification and pregnancy status. Implements safe, efficient and therapeutic care. Utilizes Sheilding where appropriate for radiation protection. Performs proper procedure on proper patient. Demonstrates knowledge of universal precautions. 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees