Nuclear Med Tech - Sharp Memorial Hospital - Day Shift

Facility : Sharp Memorial Hospital

City San Diego

Department

Job Status

Regular

Shift

Shift Start Time

Shift End Time

California Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board; ARRT Certificate - ARRT;

AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association; Other

Hours : Shift Start Time :

Shift Start Time : Variable

Variable

Shift End Time : Variable

Variable

AWS Hours Requirement :

8 / 40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information :

Weekend Requirements :

As Needed

On-Call Required :

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum) :

$50.611 - $65.305 - $79.999

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.

California Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board -REQUIRED

AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

1 Year Nuclear Med Technician experience

ARRT Certificate - ARRT -PREFERRED

Essential Functions

Documentation managementVerify physicians written order and assures appropriate clinical indication of ordered examsBegin exams in IDXradAccurately complete exams in IDXrad, filling out appropriate information (contrast, fluoroscopy time, QC, resource, technical modifiers, technologist / student / RN / Radiologist)Provide correct coding of exams, billing modifiers, suppliesDepart patient in IDXrad when appropriateEnsure film jacket is properly labeled.

Ensure paperwork is filed appropriately.

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, etcInteracts and communicates in a manner to reflect an understanding of the patient's age, culture, state of health, level of comprehensionCommunicates and interacts with the patient's family in a way that is perceived positive and supportive while maintaining patient confidentiality

Produce high quality examsUnderstands and applies appropriate imaging techniquesPositions according to department imaging protocolsLabels and identifies studies correctly using legal marker setUses imaging equipment proficientlyUses imaging agents (contrast) according to protocol

Quality assuranceVerifies patient identification and pregnancy statusImplements safe, efficient and therapeutic carePerforms proper procedure on proper patientDemonstrates knowledge of universal precautionsObserves 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.