Radiologic Technologist-Fluoro Required - Sharp Metro Campus - Day Shift - Part Time (0.5)

Sharp Healthplan • San Diego, CA

29d • $43 - $62 • Onsite

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
• Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy Permit - CA Department of Public Health -REQUIRED
• ARRT Certificate - ARRT -REQUIRED
• Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) - CA Department of Public Health -REQUIRED

Nice To Haves

• 1 Year Relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Documentation management
• Verify physicians written order and assures appropriate clinical indication of ordered exams
• Begin exams in IDXrad
• Accurately complete exams in IDXrad, 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 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, 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
• 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. Follows patient's Advanced Directive.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality, keeps work discussion professional and limited to private areas

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees