Radiologic Technologist-Fluoro Required - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - Evening Shift - Full Time
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 Grossmont Hospital and requires fluoroscopy expertise. It is a full-time position on a variable evening shift, with a 10-hour shift schedule totaling 10/40 hours, every-other-weekend requirements, and on-call duties. 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 or qualifying contributor for the duration of the agreement.
Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of a formal training program at an AMA-approved school, meeting applicable state and/or federal certification requirements or equivalent.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals (AHA BLS Healthcare).
- 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 ordered exams have appropriate clinical indications.
- Start and accurately complete exams in IDXrad, including relevant contrast, fluoroscopy time, quality control, resource, technical modifier, and staff information.
- Apply correct exam coding, billing modifiers, and supply information; depart patients in IDXrad when appropriate.
- Ensure film jackets are labeled properly and paperwork is filed appropriately.
- Provide patients with pre- and post-procedure education and reassurance, including information about the procedure, timing, physician, contrast, positioning, instructions, reports, and patient satisfaction forms.
- Communicate with patients in a manner appropriate to their age, culture, health status, and comprehension level.
- Communicate supportively with patients’ families while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Produce high-quality exams by applying appropriate imaging techniques and following department imaging protocols for positioning.
- Label and identify studies correctly using the legal marker set and use imaging equipment proficiently.
- 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.
- Perform procedures on the correct patient and provide safe, efficient, therapeutic care.
- Apply universal precautions and sterile techniques.
- Observe patients, report changes in status, and initiate appropriate action to support positive outcomes.
- Follow patients’ advance directives and maintain strict confidentiality, keeping work discussions professional and limited to private areas.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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