• Job Description

  Req#: JR149019

  Hours :

  Shift Start Time:

  Shift End Time:

  AWS Hours Requirement:

  Additional Shift Information:

  Weekend Requirements:

  On-Call Required:

  No

  Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

  $51.653 - $66.649 - $81.645

  
  

  The 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 Do
  To 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.
  • AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
  • ARMRIT Certification - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists OR Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certification (MR)(ARRT) - ARRT -REQUIRED

  
  Preferred Qualifications

  • 1 Year MRI experience.

  
  Essential Functions

  • Documentation management
    Verify physicians written order and assures appropriate clinical indication of ordered exams.
    Begin exams in RIS.
    Accurately complete exams in RIS, 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 RIS 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.
    Implements safe, efficient and therapeutic care.
    Assists Radiologist in procedures while practicing sterile techniques to prevent cross-contamination.
    Performs proper procedure on proper patient.
    Demonstrates knowledge of universal precautions.
    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.

  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.

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• About the company

  Sharp HealthCare is a not-for-profit regional health care group located in San Diego.

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