Imaging Specialist II - CT - Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center - Variable Shift - Per Diem

Hours :

Shift Start Time:

Variable Shift End Time:

Variable

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$54.670 - $70.540 - $79.000

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.

In alignment with the SEIU CBA, this position will be posted for 7 days internally from 9/18/2026 to 9/25/2026 and available only to existing members of the ratified SEIU Bargaining Unit with a contract expiration date of 9/30/2027.

• What You Will Do
• 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.

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.
• •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.
• •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