Radiologic Technologist-Fluoro Required - Sharp Outpatient Imaging Kearny Mesa - Day Shift - Full Time

Sharp HealthCare•San Diego, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist performs a wide variety of technical procedures while providing quality patient care and assisting physicians as needed. The role is based at Sharp Outpatient Imaging in Kearny Mesa and requires fluoroscopy expertise. The schedule is a day shift from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with an eight-hour shift and no weekend or on-call requirements. The stated hourly pay range is $44.180 to $63.840, with the actual rate dependent on factors including experience, skills, education, internal alignment, marketplace factors, and employer business practices.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

One year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Verify physicians’ written orders and ensure appropriate clinical indications for ordered exams.
Begin and accurately complete exams in IDXrad, entering appropriate information such as contrast, fluoroscopy time, quality control, resources, technical modifiers, and involved staff.
Code exams correctly, including billing modifiers and supplies; depart patients in IDXrad when appropriate.
Ensure film jackets are labeled correctly and paperwork is filed appropriately.
Provide pre- and post-procedure education and reassurance, including information about the procedure, duration, physicians involved, contrast administration, positioning, instructions, reporting, and patient satisfaction forms.
Communicate with patients in a manner that reflects understanding of their age, culture, health status, and comprehension; communicate positively and supportively with families while maintaining confidentiality.
Produce high-quality exams by applying appropriate imaging techniques and department protocols, positioning patients, and correctly labeling and identifying studies using legal markers.
Use imaging equipment proficiently and administer imaging agents, including contrast, according to protocol.
Verify patient identity and pregnancy status.
Assist radiologists with procedures while using sterile techniques to prevent cross-contamination.
Provide safe, efficient, and therapeutic care; perform the proper procedure on the proper patient.
Apply universal precautions and sterile techniques.
Observe patients, report changes in status, and initiate appropriate action to support positive outcomes.
Follow the patient’s advance directive and maintain strict confidentiality, keeping work discussions professional and limited to private areas.