Radiologic Technologist-Fluoro Required - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - Evening Shift - Full Time

Sharp HealthCare • La Mesa, CA

2d

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist performs a wide variety of technical procedures while providing quality patient care and assisting physicians as needed. This role is based at Sharp Grossmont Hospital and requires fluoroscopy expertise. It is a full-time evening-shift position with variable start and end times, a 10-hour shift schedule, weekend work as needed, and on-call duties. The hourly pay range is $44.180–$63.840, with a midpoint of $57.000. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU-UHW; employees must join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member for the duration of the agreement, subject to stated membership options and exceptions.

The technologist verifies orders and clinical indications, manages exam documentation and coding in IDXrad, educates patients and families, performs high-quality imaging exams according to protocols, and assists radiologists with procedures while following safety and sterile-technique practices. The position requires formal training from an AMA-approved school or equivalent and the required California and ARRT credentials, as well as AHA Basic Life Support certification.

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of a formal training program at an AMA-approved school and satisfaction of applicable state and/or federal certification requirements, or equivalent.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy Permit from the California Department of Public Health.
• ARRT certificate.
• Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) credential from the California Department of Public Health.

Nice To Haves

• One year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Verify physicians’ written orders and ensure the appropriate clinical indication for ordered exams.
• Start exams in IDXrad and accurately complete exam records, including contrast, fluoroscopy time, quality-control information, resources, technical modifiers, and staff details.
• Apply correct exam coding, billing modifiers, and supplies; depart the patient in IDXrad when appropriate.
• Ensure film jackets are properly labeled and paperwork is filed appropriately.
• Provide pre- and post-procedure education and reassurance, including information about the procedure, duration, physician, contrast, positioning, instructions, reporting, and patient satisfaction forms.
• Communicate with patients in a manner that reflects an understanding of their age, culture, health status, and comprehension level.
• Communicate supportively with patients’ families while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Apply appropriate imaging techniques and position patients according to department protocols.
• Correctly label and identify studies using the legal marker set and use imaging equipment proficiently.
• Use imaging agents, including contrast, according to protocol.
• Verify patient identification and pregnancy status.
• Assist radiologists with procedures while using sterile techniques to prevent cross-contamination.
• Provide safe, efficient, and therapeutic care and perform the correct procedure on the correct patient.
• Demonstrate knowledge of universal precautions and sterile techniques.
• Observe patients, report changes in status, and initiate appropriate action to support a positive outcome.
• Follow the patient’s Advanced Directive.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality and keep work discussions professional and limited to private areas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed