Sharp HealthCare ยท 22 hours ago
Imaging Specialist I - Mammography - SRS Santee - Variable Shift - Per Diem
Santee, CA
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$50.72/hr - $73.31/hr
1+ years expSharp HealthCare is a healthcare provider seeking an Imaging Specialist I for their Mammography department. The role involves directing day-to-day activities, supervising staff, and performing technical procedures while ensuring quality patient care.
Health CareNon Profit
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
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
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 volume 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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
1 Year experience
Certified Mammography (M)(ARRT) - ARRT -PREFERRED
ARRT Certificate - ARRT -PREFERRED
Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy Permit - CA Department of Public Health -PREFERRED
Company
Sharp HealthCare
Sharp HealthCare is a not-for-profit integrated regional health care delivery system based in San Diego, Calif.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Parkinson's Foundation
2023-07-25Grant
Leadership Team
Dan Exley
Vice President of Clinical Systems
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