CT TECH - SRS MIRA MESA - VARIABLE SHIFT - PER DIEM
Company: Sharp HealthCare
Location: San Diego
Posted on: October 3, 2024
Job Description:
Facility: SRS Mira MesaCity San DiegoDepartmentJob StatusPer
DiemShiftVariableFTE0Shift Start TimeShift End TimeIV Certification
(NPTA Sterile Product Certification) - Various-Employee provides
certificate; Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) - CA
Department of Public Health; Certified Computed Tomography
(CT)(ARRT) - ARRT; AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare
Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association;
Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy Permit - CA Department of
Public HealthHours :Shift Start Time:VariableShift End
Time:VariableAWS Hours Requirement:8/40 - 8 Hour ShiftAdditional
Shift Information:Weekend Requirements:As NeededOn-Call
Required:NoHourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):$51.653
- $66.649 - $81.645The stated pay scale reflects the range that
Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position.--- The actual
pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a
variety of factors, including an applicant's years of experience,
unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar
internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for
the position, and employer business practices.What You Will DoTo
perform a wide variety of technical procedures with quality patient
care, assisting Physicians as needed.Required Qualifications
- 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.
- 1 Year Dedicated CT experience.
- Certified Computed Tomography (CT)(ARRT) - ARRT -REQUIRED
- AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS
Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
- Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy Permit - CA Department of
Public Health -REQUIRED
- IV Certification (NPTA Sterile Product Certification) -
Various-Employee provides certificate -REQUIRED
- Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) - CA Department of
Public Health -REQUIREDEssential Functions
- CommunicationCommunicates 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).
- Daily operationsMaintains 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 (contrast, fluoroscopy, 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.
- Department operationsAccurately utilize RIS and Synapse
downtime procedures when necessary.Ensure while working in
department following guidelines in compliance with
AAAHC.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.Cross cover in other areas of the department as work volumes
and staffing fluctuations occur.
- Financial accountabilitySupports organizational cost
containment.Takes initiative in utilizing time effectively and
appropriately.
- PACS and SYNAPSEAccurately 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.
- Patient and family educationProvides 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.
- Quality controlMaintain AM/PM temperature logs when
required.Perform daily QC as required by ACR standards and any
additional QC as directed by CT/MR Lead.Notifies service of any
system problems and or issues.
- Quality of careVerifies 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.
- Quality of examsDemonstrates 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 CT imaging techniques and
protocols prior to commencing procedure and applies ALARA
principles.Positions according to department imaging
protocols.Labels and identifies studies correctly using correct
anatomical orientation through system software. 5 Keys to Success #
3.Uses imaging equipment proficiently.Uses imaging agents
(contrast) according to protocol.Reviews requests for special
instructions prior to commencing the procedure.
- SafetyFollows 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.
- Technical competenciesSuccessfully completes IV and Sterile
Technique Competencies with a score of 90% or greater in each
section = Great.Successfully completes IV and Sterile Technique
Competencies with a score of 90% or greater on all but one section.
Passed on retesting = Good.Unsuccessful in passing more than one
section of IV and Sterile Technique Competency Testing and/or
failed to pass testing on second attempt = Needs Improvement.Sharp
HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender,
gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected
veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual
with disability or any other protected class.#FJ
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