Sharp Healthcare

Not-for-profit integrated health care system

Imaging Specialist 2 - CT

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeLa Mesa, CA, USA$56.44 - $81.56 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of a formal training program in an American Medical Association-approved school and meeting the requirements of appropriate state and/or federal mandated certification, or equivalent.
ARRT certificate is required.
Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy Permit from the California Department of Public Health is required.
Certified Radiologic Technologist credential from the California Department of Public Health is required.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional certification is required.
Venipuncture certification is required; the employee provides the certificate.

Responsibilities

Perform a wide variety of technical procedures in special modalities and general diagnostic imaging on a regular basis while providing quality patient care and assisting physicians as needed.
Verify physicians’ written orders and ensure appropriate clinical indications for ordered exams.
Begin exams in the Radiology Information System (RIS).
Accurately complete exams in RIS, including contrast, fluoroscopy time, quality control, resources, technical modifiers, and technologist, student, registered nurse, and radiologist information.
Correctly code exams, billing modifiers, and supplies.
Depart the patient in RIS when appropriate.
Ensure film jackets are properly labeled and paperwork is appropriately filed.
Provide pre- and post-procedure education and reassurance, including information about the procedure, duration, involved physician, contrast administration and delivery, positioning, procedure-related instructions, the report, and patient satisfaction forms.
Communicate with patients in a manner that reflects understanding of their age, culture, health status, and comprehension level.
Communicate supportively and positively with patients’ families while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Understand and apply appropriate imaging techniques.
Position patients according to department imaging protocols.
Label and identify studies correctly using the legal marker set.
Use imaging equipment proficiently.
Use imaging agents, including contrast, according to protocol.
Verify patient identification and pregnancy status.
Implement safe, efficient, and therapeutic care.
Assist radiologists with procedures while practicing sterile techniques to prevent cross-contamination.
Perform the proper procedure on the proper patient.
Apply knowledge of universal precautions.
Observe patients, report changes in status, and initiate appropriate action to ensure a positive outcome; follow the patient’s advance directive.
Maintain strict patient confidentiality and keep work discussions professional and limited to private areas.

Desired Qualifications

One year of imaging experience is preferred.

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:

Yes

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$56.440 - $72.830 - $81.560

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 10/15/2026 to 10/22/2026. 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.

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 imaging 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

About the Company

Sharp Healthcare

Not-for-profit integrated health care system

Sharp HealthCare is a not-for-profit, integrated health system in the San Diego area that operates four acute-care hospitals, three specialty hospitals, three affiliated medical groups, and a health plan to provide primary and specialty care across services like cancer treatment, cardiovascular care, orthopedic surgery, and women’s health. Its network links hospitals, clinics, physicians, and a health plan to deliver coordinated care from prevention to treatment. Unlike many providers, Sharp reinvests its profits into community health initiatives, combining hospital care, physician groups, and an insurance-like plan within one not-for-profit system. Its goal is to improve the health and well-being of the San Diego population through high-quality, coordinated care.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: San Diego, CA
Founded: 1946

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Sharp Healthcare

See more jobs