Imaging Specialist II / Mammography / Sharp Rees-Stealy North Mira Mesa / Day Shift / Per Diem
Company: SHARP HEALTHCARE
Location: San Diego
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Hours
Shift Start Time:
Variable Shift End Time:
Variable Additional Shift Information:
Weekend Requirements:
As Needed On-Call Required:
No
Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):
$50.393 - $65.023 - $79.654
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
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.
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.
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.
Cross cover in other areas of the department as work volumes and
staffing fluctuations occur.
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.
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.
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.
Fluoro QC, Mammo QC, Dexa QC on a daily, weekly or monthly basis
and any other Mammo QC required by ACR standards as directed by
Lead Mammographer.
Verifies patient identification and pregnancy status through the
use of double identifiers (name and DOB)
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.
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. 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
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS
Healthcare) - American Heart Association; Certified Radiologic
Technologist (CRT) - CA Department of Public Health; ARRT
Certificate - ARRT
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