Imaging Specialist II - CT - Sharp Memorial Hospital - Variable Shift - Full Time
To perform a wide variety of technical procedures in a special modalities and general diagnostic on a regular basis with quality patient care, assisting Physicians as needed.
- 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.
- ARRT Certificate - ARRT - REQUIRED
- Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy Permit - CA Department of Public Health - REQUIRED
- Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) - CA Department of Public Health - REQUIRED
- AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association - REQUIRED
- Venipuncture Certification - Various - Employee provides certificate - REQUIRED
Required Qualifications
- ARRT Certificate - ARRT - REQUIRED
- Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy Permit - CA Department of Public Health - REQUIRED
- Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) - CA Department of Public Health - REQUIRED
- AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association - REQUIRED
- Venipuncture Certification - Various - Employee provides certificate - REQUIRED
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 Year 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
- 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
- Produces high quality exams
- Understands and applies appropriate imaging techniques
- Positions according to department imaging protocols
- Limits studies to those which are medically indicated
- Limits studies to those which are technically feasible
- Labels and identifies studies correctly using legal marker set
- Uses imaging equipment proficiently
- Uses imaging agents (contrast) according to protocol
- Verifies patient identification and pregnancy status
- Implements safe, efficient and therapeutic care
- Aids 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
Hours
Shift Start Time: Variable
Shift End Time: Variable
AWS Hours Requirement: 10/40 - 10 Hour Shift
Additional Shift Information: Weekend Requirements: As Needed
On-Call Required: No
Pay
Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $49.700 - $64.130 - $71.820
Benefits
This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU-UHW. As part of the terms of employment, employees in this role are required to join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member (e.g. dues paying, fee paying, religious exception contributor) for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement. This position was originally posted to ratified SEIU members from 6/10/2026 to 6/17/2026. The position is now available to be filled by internal candidates that are not members of the ratified Bargaining Unit or External candidates to Sharp.