Radiologic Technologist - SRS Rancho Bernardo - Variable Shift - Per Diem

Sharp HealthCare • San Diego, CA

17d • $44 - $63

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.
• 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
• ARRT Certificate - ARRT -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 (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.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees