Imaging Specialist I - Mammography - SRS Santee - Variable Shift - Per Diem

Sharp HealthCare•Santee, CA

11d•$51 - $73

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager/Supervisor/Ops Coordinator is responsible for directing day-to-day activities of the department; supervision of the technical and support staff. To perform a wide variety of technical procedures with quality patient care, assisting Physicians as needed. Please note: May be required to travel to other locations due to departmental needs. This position requires variable shifts, evenings, and weekends.

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

Nice To Haves

1 Year experience.
Certified Mammography (M)(ARRT) - ARRT -PREFERRED
ARRT Certificate - ARRT -PREFERRED
Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy Permit - CA Department of Public Health -PREFERRED

Responsibilities

Communicates pertinent system issues to the Lead/Supervisor/PACS Manager/Systems Analyst or vendor on a timely basis.
Communicate equipment, employee, supply, adverse incidents, and workman's compensation issues to Lead/Supervisor in an appropriate time frame.
Communicate openly and positively any changes to all departmental employees.
Ensure employee/patient confidentiality is restricted to private area(s) and appropriate person(s).
All communication to employees and members of management should be conveyed in a positive and effective manner.
Maintains department regulatory requirements.
Verify physician order and utilizes RIS correctly to complete all paperwork. 5 Keys to Success #2 & #4.
Accurately completes exams in RIS in real-time filling out appropriate information (contrast, fluoroscopy, QC, resource, technical modifiers, billing modifiers, coding of exam, technologist/student/RN/Radiologist).
Complete no show charge slips for accuracy and submit for billing and submit to Lead.
Ensure paperwork is completed appropriately.
Accurately utilize RIS and Synapse downtime procedures when necessary.
Ensure while working in department following guidelines in compliance with AAAHC.
Cassette cleaning and repairs.
Demonstrates ability to make timely, accurate and safe decisions regarding patients. Even if those decisions are not covered by written or verbal instructions.
Apply techniques to improve patient care by rounding with staff, patients and family.
Actively sets priorities, adjusting to unscheduled situations.
Evaluate work completed in department matches billed exam.
Reschedule patients if necessary to ensure correct billing and educate staff on issues/errors.
Ensure all exams have been completed in RIS and confirm images are sent to PACS.
Complete tasks and assigned duties in a timely manner as directed by Lead/Supervisor.
Demonstrate timely and proficient add-on exam management.
Treats customers and co-workers with dignity and respect.
Cooperates with initiatives to improve work processes.
Keeps abreast of new developments in field, discipline, or functional area.
Cross cover in other areas of the department as work volume and staffing fluctuations occur.
Supports organizational cost containment.
Takes initiative in utilizing time effectively and appropriately.
Accurately selects Sharp Healthcare medical record number (Patient) and exam from IIP/Worklist.
Properly QC images on IIP.
Send images from IIP to synapse.
Ensure images crossed over to Synapse for Radiologist review.
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.
Maintain AM/PM temperature logs when required.
Fluoro QC, Mammo QC, Dexa QC on a daily, weekly or monthly basis and any other Mammo QC required by ACR standards as directed by Lead Mammographer.
Verifies patient identification and pregnancy status through the use of double identifiers (name and DOB) - 5 Keys to Success #1.
Assists Radiologist in procedures while practicing sterile techniques to prevent cross-contamination.
Implements, efficient and therapeutic care.
Performs proper procedure on proper patient.
Demonstrates knowledge of universal precautions and sterile techniques.
Uses special needs resources (translation, phone services) to communicate with customers that speak another language or have hearing/speech disorders.
Assists in the training of new hire employees and cross training of existing employees.
Observes the patient, reports any changes in status, and initiates appropriate action to ensure a positive outcome.
Follows patient's Advanced Directive.
Demonstrates commitment to quality and operational excellence through creativity, seeking continuous improvement and initiating breakthroughs.
Anticipates change and demonstrates flexibility in work practices.
Effectively makes timely decisions focused on performance and results.
Ensures optimal image QA.
Understands and applies appropriate imaging techniques and ALARA principles.
Positions according to department imaging protocols.
Labels and identifies studies correctly using legal marker set. 5 Keys to Success # 3.
Uses imaging equipment proficiently.
Uses imaging agents (contrast) according to protocol.
Follows departmental Safety Policies and Procedures regarding one's personal protection and patient safety.
Maintain a safe work environment.
Troubleshoot potential and actual problems both internal and external to the department.