64 Sharp Grossmont Hospital jobs in La Mesa

**Facility:** Grossmont Hospital
**City** La Mesa
**Department**
**Job Status**
Regular
**Shift**
Day
**FTE**
1
**Shift Start Time**
**Shift End Time**
California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing; Master's Degree in Nursing; DEA Controlled Substance Registration - U.S. Department of Justice; Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) - Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education; AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association; California Nurse Practitioner (NP) Certificate - CA Board of Registered Nursing
**Hours** **:**
**Shift Start Time:**
8 AM
**Shift End Time:**
4:30 PM
**AWS Hours Requirement:**
8/40 - 8 Hour Shift
**Additional Shift Information:**
**Weekend Requirements:**
No Weekends
**On-Call Required:**
No
**Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):**
$75.460 - $7.370 - 119.280
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**
Assists inpatient physicians in managing the care of the Diabetes patients. Collaborates with medical team, hospitalists, and other health team members to ensure maintenance of Diabetes patient care standards and continuity of care. Performs inpatient extended role procedures as defined by Standardized Procedures to facilitate the timely and appropriate care process of the Diabetes population. Collaboratively sets parameters and guidelines for continuum of care with the multidisciplinary team. Educates patients and families regarding expected course for inpatient stay. Participates in continuing education programs, current literature reviews to maintain and upgrade skills and knowledge.
**Required Qualifications**
+ Master's Degree in Nursing
+ 5 Years experience as a Diabetes Nurse Educator.
+ Experience as a Diabetes nurse practitioner.
+ California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing
+ California Nurse Practitioner (NP) Certificate - CA Board of Registered Nursing
+ AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association
+ Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) - Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ DEA Controlled Substance Registration - U.S. Department of Justice -PREFERRED
**Essential Functions**
+ ConsultationDemonstrates collaboration with physicians, staff, patients, families, and all other internal and external customers to ensure patient and hospital outcomes.Coordinates with staff in setting patient centered goals to meet outcomes.Assists staff with implementation of patient improvement processes.Conducts rounds to evaluate care, identify problems, and initiate actions per Standard procedures or physician orders.Communicates with all levels of personnel and patient/family to coordinate and facilitate timely patient care and discharge.Facilitates the ethical decision-making in patient care.Anticipates patient outcomes and takes appropriate action to ensure or minimize deviations in care.Serves as a consultant to individuals and groups within the profession, lay communities, and other hospitals/institutions.Provides ideas and strategies to Diabetes Services administration for improvement in quality, financial, or customer service.
+ Customer serviceExhibits effective and professional communication toward all personnel.Is courteous, considerate, and cooperative with patients, visitors, staff, and physicians.Ensures positive and cooperative working relationships between departments.Provides accurate and timely information and feedback as required or requested.Listens to others' ideas, thoughts, and feelings and responds in a positive, tactful manner.Utilizes professional methods for resolving conflicts.Demonstrates teamwork, cooperation, responsiveness to others.Completes all tasks necessary to ensure quality outcomes for patients.Perceived by others as approachable, positive, helpful, responsible, and knowledgeable.
+ Patient careAssessment: Performs ongoing assessment based on advanced nursing practice principles and specialty knowledge of patient population within scope of NP practice.Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic testing.Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings and communicates using appropriate venues.Identifies problems and coordinates with physicians for resolution.Initiates referrals to appropriate resources.Conducts daily rounds and facilitates efficient movement of the patient through the healthcare system, including assistance with discharge planning.Implements measures to maintain and promote health.Implements and evaluates patient plan of care.Orders treatment modalities as guided by standardize procedures and physician consultation.Performs standardized procedures as clinically directed and indicated.
+ Professional developmentRecognizes self-development needs and seeks out resources or experiences that promote professional growth.Member of professional organization related to specialty.Participates in activities that promote the nursing profession, specialty area and advanced practice nursing.
+ ResearchFacilitates clinical research through collaboration with others.Uses research and integrate theory into practice.Makes recommendations for policy changes based on research.Promotes the use of creativity and innovative problem-solving strategies as applied to clinical issue.
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

**Facility:** Grossmont Hospital
**City** La Mesa
**Department**
**Job Status**
Per Diem
**Shift**
Day
**FTE**
**Shift Start Time**
**Shift End Time**
Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) - CA Department of Public Health; Bachelor's Degree; AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association; Certified Radiation Therapy (T)(ARRT) - ARRT; Technical-Radiation Therapy Technologist
**Hours** **:**
**Shift Start Time:**
Variable
**Shift End Time:**
Variable
**AWS Hours Requirement:**
8/40 - 8 Hour Shift
**Additional Shift Information:**
**Weekend Requirements:**
No Weekends
**On-Call Required:**
No
**Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):**
$66.300 - $5.550 - 104.790
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.
**What You Will Do**
Performs procedures, setups, simulations, and prescribed treatments under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist, Physicist, or Lead Radiation Therapist to provide the highest level of care to Radiation Oncology patients.
**Required Qualifications**
+ Certified Radiation Therapy (T)(ARRT) - ARRT -REQUIRED
+ AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
+ Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) - CA Department of Public Health -REQUIRED
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree
+ 1 Year experience as a Certified Radiation Therapist in a physician's office or hospital setting.
**Other Qualification Requirements**
+ Satisfactory completion of formal training program in a JRCERT/CHEA approved school and meets the requirements of an appropriate State and/or Federal mandated certification or equivalent. - Required
**Essential Functions**
+ Demonstrates initiative and teamworkFollows instructions and works with minimal supervision; complies with work schedules and deadlines. Consistently exerts positive energy to identify, recommend, and participate in problem resolution, in an objective manner.
+ Department improvementParticipates in a pro-active manner, in both identifying concerns and offering solutions. Including the following meetings: Body Mechanics, Disaster Procedures, Fire, Safety, Hazardous Materials, and Infection Control.
+ General supportInitiate supplies necessary for treatments.Assist in maintenance of inventory in clinical area.Assist in continuous quality improvement.Report equipment failure to supervisor.Maintains cleanliness.Accurately charges billing for procedures.
+ Meeting attendanceDemonstrates an orderly and logical approach to resource utilization.Consistently utilizes time management skills to improve efficiency/ effectiveness ratio.Recognizes external factors and positively adjusts to change. Readily and willing adjusts to changes in the work environment.
+ Patient careInterprets and performs prescribed treatment plan.Maintains pre-treatment and treatment records: for simple dose-calculations as required.Operates simulator/mold and treatment equipment.Assist in preparation of weekly chart rounds.Maintains daily treatment schedules.Fabricates immobilization/positioning and treatment devices, i.e.molds Vaclocs, and masks.Assist MD with treatment simulation and use of immobilization molds.Photographs patients for documentation purposes.Physician's orders are correctly interpreted 90-95% of the time.Reviewed annually for proficiency in treating adult and geriatric cancer patients.Ability to provide simple dose calculations for emergency setups.
+ Patient satisfactionPatient satisfaction achieves oncology service-wide target. There is evidence of patient satisfaction through the following: verbal comments from patients themselves or through their physician, written feedback from patient evaluation cards, comments and scoring on AIDET surveys and Press- Ganey results.
**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**
+ Knowledge of radiation therapy.
+ Ability to keep neat, accurate records.
+ Ability to follow physician's orders.
+ Effective interpersonal and patient contact skills.
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

**Facility:** Grossmont Hospital

**City** La Mesa

**Department**

**Job Status**

Per Diem

**Shift**

Day

**FTE**

0

**Shift Start Time**

**Shift End Time**

Certified Case Manager (CCM) - Commission for Case Manager Certification; California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing

**Hours** **:**

**Shift Start Time:**

8 AM

**Shift End Time:**

4:30 PM

**AWS Hours Requirement:**

8/80 - 8 Hour Shift

**Additional Shift Information:**

**Weekend Requirements:**

As Needed

**On-Call Required:**

No

**Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):**

$67.860 - $8.740 - 89.620

The stated pay scale reflects the range as defined by the collective bargaining agreement between Sharp HealthCare and Sharp Professional Nurses Network, United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals, NUHHCE, AFSME, AFL-CIO. Placement within the range is based on years of RN experience.

**What You Will Do**

The RN CM assesses, develops, implements, coordinates and monitors a comprehensive plan of care for each patient/family in collaboration with the physician, social worker and all members of the interdisciplinary team in the inpatient and emergency department patient care areas. This position requires the ability to combine clinical/quality considerations with regulatory/financial/utilization review demands to assure patients are receiving care in the appropriate setting and level of care. The position creates a balance between individual clinical needs with the efficient and cost effective utilization of resources while promoting quality outcomes.

**Required Qualifications**

+ 3 Years Recent acute care nursing experience or case management experience.

+ California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

+ Certified Case Manager (CCM) - Commission for Case Manager Certification -PREFERRED

**Essential Functions**

+ Professional developmentThe RN CM will:Actively participates in the performance planning, competency and individual development planning process.Maintain current knowledge of case management, utilization management, and discharge planning, as specified by Sharp, federal, state, and private insurance guidelines.

+ Core principlesThe RN CM will make timely referrals to ensure that the patient is receiving the appropriate care, in the appropriate setting and using the appropriate utilization standards as set by community and professional standard as adopted by the medical staff.The RN CM will assure that the patients from all age groups proceed efficiently through the course of hospitalization and beyond through the continuum of care.The RN CM will relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, collaborate and accept direction.The RN CM performs other duties as needed.

+ Organizational relationshipsThe RN CM will work closely with the healthcare team in reaching unit, facility, and system/network organization goals including reductions in length of stay, decreasing denials, improvement of care transitions, and reduction in avoidable readmissions, improved patient experience, and other quality initiatives.In the emergency departments, the RN CM will work collaboratively with other members of the interdisciplinary team to develop relationships and provide pre admission status recommendations for admissions as well as implement a comprehensive, integrated discharge plan from the emergency department(ED) for patients who are being discharged to a lower level of care.The RN CM will recommend and document patient classification (status and level of care) for all admissions utilizing established criterion sets.The RN CM has accountability for maintaining compliance contractual and regulatory compliance with medical groups as applicable and the hospital.The RN CM will have excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to work effectively with individuals and or teams across disciplines.

+ Care coordination and discharge planningWithin 24 hours of admission the RN CM will interview each patient/family for anticipated needs post hospitalization. The plan and interventions will be documented in the EMR (e.g., Cerner), and case management software (e.g., Allscripts Care Management).The RN CM will develop and document a plan for the day and plan for the stay with patient, family, providers, and nursing staff.The RN CM will be responsible for leading the daily care coordination (multidisciplinary) rounds, update the plan, and facilitate necessary coordination of services.The RN CM will document and initiate discharge plan including early referrals and authorization for LTAC, SNF, Rehab, homecare, DME and infusion services.The RN CM will prepare patient/family for discharge. Document expected discharge date per protocol and arrange discharge pick up appointment with family or significant other.In collaboration with SW partner, the RN CM will follow standards for routine patient/family conference.The RN CM will ensure effective and safe patient handovers to next level of care; work closely with ambulatory care manager (ACM) at the system level, in clinics, with SCMG and other complex care Case Managers as appropriate, and homecare and sub-acute liaisons.The RN CM will support the nursing Model of Care by working closely with nursing managers and staff to achieve Patient and Family Centered Care goals: respect and dignity, information sharing, participation and collaboration.The RN CM will facilitate increased volume of cases discharged early in the day to improve capacity management.The RN CM will collect and document avoidable days information in appropriate case management software, e.g., Allscripts Care Management.The RN CM will participate in venues to reduce barriers to discharge.The RN CM Collaborates with Clinical Resource Coordinators (CRCs/clinical assistants) to assure appropriate referrals for care and services are directed to appropriate network providers, and obtains prior authorization for in network and out of network services as appropriate.The RN CM provides timely delivery of regulatory and mandated patient communications and correspondence.The RN CM oversees preparation, delivery and documentation of non-coverage letters.The RN CM identifies and escalates potential quality variances to management and document per guidelines.The RN CM interview all patients with an admission within 30 days to determine what went wrong in the discharge. He/she documents as appropriate in Cerner and Allscripts Care Management and provides information to the department head as indicated.

+ Utilization review and utilization managementThe RN CM will:Conduct initial review at POE or within 24 hours of admission utilizing appropriate care guidelines software. Document findings in CM software, e.g., Allscripts Care Management.Identify anticipated LOS and document in Allscripts Care Management, communicate to healthcare team.Conduct daily concurrent reviews per protocol/policy and payer request.Utilize appropriate care guideline software to identify the correct patient status and level of care.Work with attending provider to assure correct status, if status and order does not match; works with provider to resolve conflict and document interventions in Allscripts Care Management.Assure correct documentation is present for 2MN benchmark and presumption.Assure Medicare Inpatient to observation status changes follow Condition Code 44 requirements.Actively work observation patient list assuring transitions to next level of Care.Communicates as indicated with third party payers to obtain necessary authorization for reimbursement of services. Obtain approved days/LOS from provider and communicates this to the care team.Refer defined cases for medical secondary review and share findings with providers.Provide advice to Revenue Cycle/HIM regarding RAC decision to appeal, denials, input into appeals, share findings with providers.Review all cases with readmission within 30 days; report findings in Care Management software such as Allscripts.Identify opportunities for cost reduction and participate in appropriate utilization management venues.Escalate and refers cases for consultation with Physician Advisor or Medical Director as appropriate.Oversee preparation, delivery and documentation of non-coverage letters.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**

+ PC, data management and analysis skills required, (experience with InterQual, and or MCG and Allscripts Care Management an Asset).

+ Excellent interpersonal skills, as demonstrated by the ability to work effectively with individuals and or teams, and across disciplines.

+ Excellent communication and negotiation skills as demonstrated in oral and written forms.

+ Ability to work in a collaborative partnership model with Social Workers and other members of the interdisciplinary team, both internal and external.

+ Organizational and time management skills, as evidence by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks.

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

Hours:

Shift Start Time:

8 AM

Shift End Time:

4:30 PM

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/80 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$67.860 - $8.740 - 89.620

The stated pay scale reflects the range as defined by the collective bargaining agreement between Sharp HealthCare and Sharp Professional Nurses Network, United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals, NUHHCE, AFSME, AFL-CIO. Placement within the range is based on years of RN experience.

What You Will Do

The RN CM assesses, develops, implements, coordinates and monitors a comprehensive plan of care for each patient/family in collaboration with the physician, social worker and all members of the interdisciplinary team in the inpatient and emergency department patient care areas. This position requires the ability to combine clinical/quality considerations with regulatory/financial/utilization review demands to assure patients are receiving care in the appropriate setting and level of care. The position creates a balance between individual clinical needs with the efficient and cost effective utilization of resources while promoting quality outcomes.

Required Qualifications

* 3 Years Recent acute care nursing experience or case management experience.
* California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing

Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
* Certified Case Manager (CCM) - Commission for Case Manager Certification -PREFERRED

Essential Functions

* Professional development

The RN CM will:

Actively participates in the performance planning, competency and individual development planning process.

Maintain current knowledge of case management, utilization management, and discharge planning, as specified by Sharp, federal, state, and private insurance guidelines.
* Core principles

The RN CM will make timely referrals to ensure that the patient is receiving the appropriate care, in the appropriate setting and using the appropriate utilization standards as set by community and professional standard as adopted by the medical staff.

The RN CM will assure that the patients from all age groups proceed efficiently through the course of hospitalization and beyond through the continuum of care.

The RN CM will relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, collaborate and accept direction.

The RN CM performs other duties as needed.
* Organizational relationships

The RN CM will work closely with the healthcare team in reaching unit, facility, and system/network organization goals including reductions in length of stay, decreasing denials, improvement of care transitions, and reduction in avoidable readmissions, improved patient experience, and other quality initiatives.

In the emergency departments, the RN CM will work collaboratively with other members of the interdisciplinary team to develop relationships and provide pre admission status recommendations for admissions as well as implement a comprehensive, integrated discharge plan from the emergency department(ED) for patients who are being discharged to a lower level of care.

The RN CM will recommend and document patient classification (status and level of care) for all admissions utilizing established criterion sets.

The RN CM has accountability for maintaining compliance contractual and regulatory compliance with medical groups as applicable and the hospital.

The RN CM will have excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to work effectively with individuals and or teams across disciplines.
* Care coordination and discharge planning

Within 24 hours of admission the RN CM will interview each patient/family for anticipated needs post hospitalization. The plan and interventions will be documented in the EMR (e.g., Cerner), and case management software (e.g., Allscripts Care Management).

The RN CM will develop and document a plan for the day and plan for the stay with patient, family, providers, and nursing staff.

The RN CM will be responsible for leading the daily care coordination (multidisciplinary) rounds, update the plan, and facilitate necessary coordination of services.

The RN CM will document and initiate discharge plan including early referrals and authorization for LTAC, SNF, Rehab, homecare, DME and infusion services.

The RN CM will prepare patient/family for discharge. Document expected discharge date per protocol and arrange discharge pick up appointment with family or significant other.

In collaboration with SW partner, the RN CM will follow standards for routine patient/family conference.

The RN CM will ensure effective and safe patient handovers to next level of care; work closely with ambulatory care manager (ACM) at the system level, in clinics, with SCMG and other complex care Case Managers as appropriate, and homecare and sub-acute liaisons.

The RN CM will support the nursing Model of Care by working closely with nursing managers and staff to achieve Patient and Family Centered Care goals: respect and dignity, information sharing, participation and collaboration.

The RN CM will facilitate increased volume of cases discharged early in the day to improve capacity management.

The RN CM will collect and document avoidable days information in appropriate case management software, e.g., Allscripts Care Management.

The RN CM will participate in venues to reduce barriers to discharge.

The RN CM Collaborates with Clinical Resource Coordinators (CRCs/clinical assistants) to assure appropriate referrals for care and services are directed to appropriate network providers, and obtains prior authorization for in network and out of network services as appropriate.

The RN CM provides timely delivery of regulatory and mandated patient communications and correspondence.

The RN CM oversees preparation, delivery and documentation of non-coverage letters.

The RN CM identifies and escalates potential quality variances to management and document per guidelines.

The RN CM interview all patients with an admission within 30 days to determine what went wrong in the discharge. He/she documents as appropriate in Cerner and Allscripts Care Management and provides information to the department head as indicated.
* Utilization review and utilization management

The RN CM will:

Conduct initial review at POE or within 24 hours of admission utilizing appropriate care guidelines software. Document findings in CM software, e.g., Allscripts Care Management.

Identify anticipated LOS and document in Allscripts Care Management, communicate to healthcare team.

Conduct daily concurrent reviews per protocol/policy and payer request.

Utilize appropriate care guideline software to identify the correct patient status and level of care.

Work with attending provider to assure correct status, if status and order does not match; works with provider to resolve conflict and document interventions in Allscripts Care Management.

Assure correct documentation is present for 2MN benchmark and presumption.

Assure Medicare Inpatient to observation status changes follow Condition Code 44 requirements.

Actively work observation patient list assuring transitions to next level of Care.

Communicates as indicated with third party payers to obtain necessary authorization for reimbursement of services. Obtain approved days/LOS from provider and communicates this to the care team.

Refer defined cases for medical secondary review and share findings with providers.

Provide advice to Revenue Cycle/HIM regarding RAC decision to appeal, denials, input into appeals, share findings with providers.

Review all cases with readmission within 30 days; report findings in Care Management software such as Allscripts.

Identify opportunities for cost reduction and participate in appropriate utilization management venues.

Escalate and refers cases for consultation with Physician Advisor or Medical Director as appropriate.

Oversee preparation, delivery and documentation of non-coverage letters.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* PC, data management and analysis skills required, (experience with InterQual, and or MCG and Allscripts Care Management an Asset).
* Excellent interpersonal skills, as demonstrated by the ability to work effectively with individuals and or teams, and across disciplines.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills as demonstrated in oral and written forms.
* Ability to work in a collaborative partnership model with Social Workers and other members of the interdisciplinary team, both internal and external.
* Organizational and time management skills, as evidence by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks.

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

Facility: Grossmont Hospital

City La Mesa

Department

Job Status

Regular

Shift

Day

FTE

0.5

Shift Start Time

Shift End Time

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent; AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association

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):

$24.250 - $8.040 - 31.820

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 9/19/2025 to 9/26/2025. 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.

Please Note: As part of our recruitment process, you may receive communication from Dawn, our virtual recruiting assistant. Dawn helps coordinate scheduling for screening calls and interviews to ensure a smooth and timely experience. Rest assured, all candidate evaluations and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and hiring teams.

What You Will Do

Assist with completing Imaging Center procedures including transportation and monitoring patients to and from, as well as during Imaging Center procedures.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent

• 1 Year experience with patient care.

Essential Functions

• Ability to process radiographic film using proper safelight techniqueAbility to print images and make duplicates of films and/or digital images.Ability to display images on alternators for radiologist's interpretation using proper anatomical orientation as documented on procedure cards in a film based department.Combine completed procedures with patent's Imaging jacket with the correct insert jacket and accuracy in name check and medical record number.Scan appropriate patient documents into Synapse with attention to the correct patient identification of the form and in the electronic file.

• Assist imaging proceduresGreet and escort patients to Imaging Center rooms with appropriate dress and valuables secured in a safe place.Assist in transferring patients prior to and following procedures.Observe patients during procedures to maintain a safe environment, documenting and/or communicate changes in patient's condition to appropriate nursing and/or Imaging staff.Transfer specimens with proper identification and safety precaution.Provide tech assistance by developing radiographs and/or images and assisting with moving patients during procedures.

• CommunicationCommunicate patient status with nursing and Imaging staff so condition and location is known to both areas.Obtain Clinicomp Transport Form from patient's RN just prior to leaving the department. Transfer the Transport Form to the technologist when patient arrives in the Imaging Department.Provide information regarding isolation and safety precautions.Sign in and out of department to maintain smooth flow of work.Relay Transport Form to the patient's RN upon returning from the Imaging Department with any appropriate updated information regarding the patient's condition.Communicate and document equipment malfunctions.Actively participate in department and area specific meeting and focus groups.Follow direction of supervision with attention to good listening skills and thorough follow up.

• Interpersonal skillsDemonstrates positive interpersonal skills and attitude towards the department as well as patients, visitors, physicians, coworkers and supervisors.The employee's attitude will be evaluated upon his/her ability to demonstrate the following skills.Communicate in all personal and telephone interactions in order to create a positive public image and harmonious work environment.Employ active listening skills.Use nontechnical communication as appropriate.Speak clearly and graciously at a moderate pace.Check for feedback as to whether the communication (instructions, directions, tc.) was understood.Uses an adult to adult tone of voice.Support the goals and direction of the Imaging Center.Participate in the implementation of change.Identify problems with suggestions for their resolution.Accept constructive criticism.

• Patient transportsProvide appropriate mode of transport for patient's physical limitations and imaging procedure requirements.Introduce self and purpose to patient upon entering patient's room utilizing the AIDET (acknowledge, introduce, describe procedure, estimate time of procedure and thank patient) tool.Check patient's name band with name and second identifier, physician orders in chart and notify appropriate nursing staff of patient's departure.Observe and maintain a safe environment for patients medical devices IV's, catheters, drainage and chest tubes, monitors and oxygen).Provide documentation and communication in the event of compromises and/or changes.Provide timely transportation to and from Imaging Center without delay or compromise in patient safety.Maintain privacy, dignity, respect and comfort to patient during transportation.Provide appropriate assistance to patient by asking for assistance when transferring patients to assure safety of self and patient. Never transfer a patient from bed to gurney without assistance.

• Perform general clerical dutiesAccurately utilize IDXRAD tracking steps and use of Downtime Log forms when necessary.Deliver STAT/ASAP and Emergency reports to appropriate areas without delay as necessary in departments that have manual report delivery.Assist in Film Library with correlating patient's previous jackets with correct inserts and comparison films available.Proficient in Quick Report for faxing reports and CareCast or OCM order entry for lab and Engineering Work orders.Able to perform required IDXRAD functionality to support patient, physician, patient care and patient inquiries.

• TeamworkAssists coworkers with tasks.Maintains safe work environment.Informs supervisor when available for work assignments.Report for work or assignments on time.Cooperatively troubleshoots potential and actual problems both internal and external to the department.Sharing available resources and information with others.Assists with training, orientation and upholding policies and procedures to new employees or those new to the area.Identifies, corrects and/or reports unsafe conditions.Accepts interpersonal differences and cooperates with other employees.

• Time managementDemonstrate initiative by effectively utilizing work time for the completion of the following:Effectively manage workload in a timely manner.Cross cover in other areas of the department as work volume and staffing fluctuations occur.Effectively utilize free time between assignments (10 minutes) to complete the following tasks: Stocking work area, Cleaning work area, assisting coworkers with the completion of work, Provide relief for lunch, breaks and/or meetings.Identify and complete additional projects and/or educational In-services outside of daily responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Prefer knowledge of body mechanics for safe transfer of patient and self.

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.

Facility: Grossmont Hospital

City La Mesa

Department

Job Status

Regular

Shift

Night

FTE

1

Shift Start Time

Shift End Time

California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing; AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association; ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association; NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) - Various-Employee provides certificate; Nursing Professional Development Certification (NPD-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing; Master's Degree in Nursing

Hours :

Shift Start Time:

5 PM

Shift End Time:

1 AM

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

No Weekends

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$64.960 - $3.820 - 102.680

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

Bachelors prepared nurse who applies clinical expertise in evidence-based nursing practice within a specialty area and functions as clinical expert and educator. Leadership skills (system thinker and change agent) are role assumptions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

• 2 Years recent pertinent clinical experience.

• California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing

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

• ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association

• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) - Various-Employee provides certificate

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing or enrolled in a Master's program.

• Nursing Professional Development Certification (NPD-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center -PREFERRED

Other Qualification Requirements

• NIHSS is required within 90 days of hire.Certification in specialty area of practice highly desired.

Essential Functions

• Clinical ExpertFacilitates/provides opportunities for improving nurse sensitive outcome(s) in selected patient populations.Incorporates new models, techniques and theories into nursing professional development and clinical practice.Develops new area of expertise/skill acquisition applicable to role.

• EducatorAssist nursing personnel in identifying learning needs and planning activities to meet those needs.Systematically plans and evaluates overall nursing staff development in response to health care trends, regulatory requirements and organizational strategic priorities.Uses evidence-based educational frameworks when designing, implementing and evaluating educational initiatives.Educates staff on new or advanced application of skills.Conducts and communicates comprehensive evaluation of the impact of educational activities on learner, patient and organization.

• Research and Evidence-Based PracticeCollaborates with interprofessional team in implementing clinically based, relevant research.Fosters staff members' knowledge and skill in research and evidence-based practice.Implements changes in evidence-based practice framework.Improves outcomes through performance improvement activities.Evaluates efficacy and safety of products, devices and technology.

• Resource ManagementContributes to budget for educational activities and monitors actual costs and outcomes.Maintains and secures current records to maximize efficient tracking and monitoring of educational activities and learner requirements.Uses administrative, education and support team members to meet the learning and development needs of nursing services team members.Uses quality improvement methodologies (DMAIC, root cause analysis, etc.) and nursing process to improves staff's ability to deliver cost effective health care.

• Professional DevelopmentFosters a climate which promotes open communication, learning and professional growth.Facilitates the implementation of change at the organizational level.Enhances own professional growth through self-evaluation and setting and meeting own developmental goals.Commits to practice self-care, management stress, and connect with self and others.

• Community and LeadershipServes in expert roles on committees, councils, administrative and interprofessional teams.Participates in professional nursing organizations and partners with community organizations and schools.Creates an environment that helps organization meet its mission and vision.Builds relationships and rounds consistently with management, clinical staff and other departments to facilitate the education process and evaluate educational outcomes.Provides community-based education about the nursing profession/specialty area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates advanced competencies in all areas of unit skills.

• Demonstrates complex problem solving, critical thinking skills and serves as a role model.

• Assumes the responsibility of resource and teaching roles.

• Demonstrates leadership skills which allows the nurse to positively influence the practice of others.

• Applies knowledge and expertise to achieve outcomes for the unit, department, hospital, organization and community.

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.

Facility: Grossmont Hospital

City La Mesa

Department

Job Status

Per Diem

Shift

Day

FTE

0

Shift Start Time

Shift End Time

Certified Case Manager (CCM) - Commission for Case Manager Certification; California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing

Hours :

Shift Start Time:

8 AM

Shift End Time:

4:30 PM

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/80 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$67.860 - $8.740 - 89.620

The stated pay scale reflects the range as defined by the collective bargaining agreement between Sharp HealthCare and Sharp Professional Nurses Network, United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals, NUHHCE, AFSME, AFL-CIO. Placement within the range is based on years of RN experience.

What You Will Do

The RN CM assesses, develops, implements, coordinates and monitors a comprehensive plan of care for each patient/family in collaboration with the physician, social worker and all members of the interdisciplinary team in the inpatient and emergency department patient care areas. This position requires the ability to combine clinical/quality considerations with regulatory/financial/utilization review demands to assure patients are receiving care in the appropriate setting and level of care. The position creates a balance between individual clinical needs with the efficient and cost effective utilization of resources while promoting quality outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• 3 Years Recent acute care nursing experience or case management experience.

• California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

• Certified Case Manager (CCM) - Commission for Case Manager Certification -PREFERRED

Essential Functions

• Professional developmentThe RN CM will:Actively participates in the performance planning, competency and individual development planning process.Maintain current knowledge of case management, utilization management, and discharge planning, as specified by Sharp, federal, state, and private insurance guidelines.

• Core principlesThe RN CM will make timely referrals to ensure that the patient is receiving the appropriate care, in the appropriate setting and using the appropriate utilization standards as set by community and professional standard as adopted by the medical staff.The RN CM will assure that the patients from all age groups proceed efficiently through the course of hospitalization and beyond through the continuum of care.The RN CM will relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, collaborate and accept direction.The RN CM performs other duties as needed.

• Organizational relationshipsThe RN CM will work closely with the healthcare team in reaching unit, facility, and system/network organization goals including reductions in length of stay, decreasing denials, improvement of care transitions, and reduction in avoidable readmissions, improved patient experience, and other quality initiatives.In the emergency departments, the RN CM will work collaboratively with other members of the interdisciplinary team to develop relationships and provide pre admission status recommendations for admissions as well as implement a comprehensive, integrated discharge plan from the emergency department(ED) for patients who are being discharged to a lower level of care.The RN CM will recommend and document patient classification (status and level of care) for all admissions utilizing established criterion sets.The RN CM has accountability for maintaining compliance contractual and regulatory compliance with medical groups as applicable and the hospital.The RN CM will have excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to work effectively with individuals and or teams across disciplines.

• Care coordination and discharge planningWithin 24 hours of admission the RN CM will interview each patient/family for anticipated needs post hospitalization. The plan and interventions will be documented in the EMR (e.g., Cerner), and case management software (e.g., Allscripts Care Management).The RN CM will develop and document a plan for the day and plan for the stay with patient, family, providers, and nursing staff.The RN CM will be responsible for leading the daily care coordination (multidisciplinary) rounds, update the plan, and facilitate necessary coordination of services.The RN CM will document and initiate discharge plan including early referrals and authorization for LTAC, SNF, Rehab, homecare, DME and infusion services.The RN CM will prepare patient/family for discharge. Document expected discharge date per protocol and arrange discharge pick up appointment with family or significant other.In collaboration with SW partner, the RN CM will follow standards for routine patient/family conference.The RN CM will ensure effective and safe patient handovers to next level of care; work closely with ambulatory care manager (ACM) at the system level, in clinics, with SCMG and other complex care Case Managers as appropriate, and homecare and sub-acute liaisons.The RN CM will support the nursing Model of Care by working closely with nursing managers and staff to achieve Patient and Family Centered Care goals: respect and dignity, information sharing, participation and collaboration.The RN CM will facilitate increased volume of cases discharged early in the day to improve capacity management.The RN CM will collect and document avoidable days information in appropriate case management software, e.g., Allscripts Care Management.The RN CM will participate in venues to reduce barriers to discharge.The RN CM Collaborates with Clinical Resource Coordinators (CRCs/clinical assistants) to assure appropriate referrals for care and services are directed to appropriate network providers, and obtains prior authorization for in network and out of network services as appropriate.The RN CM provides timely delivery of regulatory and mandated patient communications and correspondence.The RN CM oversees preparation, delivery and documentation of non-coverage letters.The RN CM identifies and escalates potential quality variances to management and document per guidelines.The RN CM interview all patients with an admission within 30 days to determine what went wrong in the discharge. He/she documents as appropriate in Cerner and Allscripts Care Management and provides information to the department head as indicated.

• Utilization review and utilization managementThe RN CM will:Conduct initial review at POE or within 24 hours of admission utilizing appropriate care guidelines software. Document findings in CM software, e.g., Allscripts Care Management.Identify anticipated LOS and document in Allscripts Care Management, communicate to healthcare team.Conduct daily concurrent reviews per protocol/policy and payer request.Utilize appropriate care guideline software to identify the correct patient status and level of care.Work with attending provider to assure correct status, if status and order does not match; works with provider to resolve conflict and document interventions in Allscripts Care Management.Assure correct documentation is present for 2MN benchmark and presumption.Assure Medicare Inpatient to observation status changes follow Condition Code 44 requirements.Actively work observation patient list assuring transitions to next level of Care.Communicates as indicated with third party payers to obtain necessary authorization for reimbursement of services. Obtain approved days/LOS from provider and communicates this to the care team.Refer defined cases for medical secondary review and share findings with providers.Provide advice to Revenue Cycle/HIM regarding RAC decision to appeal, denials, input into appeals, share findings with providers.Review all cases with readmission within 30 days; report findings in Care Management software such as Allscripts.Identify opportunities for cost reduction and participate in appropriate utilization management venues.Escalate and refers cases for consultation with Physician Advisor or Medical Director as appropriate.Oversee preparation, delivery and documentation of non-coverage letters.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• PC, data management and analysis skills required, (experience with InterQual, and or MCG and Allscripts Care Management an Asset).

• Excellent interpersonal skills, as demonstrated by the ability to work effectively with individuals and or teams, and across disciplines.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills as demonstrated in oral and written forms.

• Ability to work in a collaborative partnership model with Social Workers and other members of the interdisciplinary team, both internal and external.

• Organizational and time management skills, as evidence by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks.

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

**Facility:** Grossmont Hospital
**City** La Mesa
**Department**
**Job Status**
Regular
**Shift**
Variable
**FTE**
0.8
**Shift Start Time**
**Shift End Time**
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association; H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
**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):**
$24.250 - $8.040 - 31.820
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 9/19/2025 to 9/27/2025. 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.
Please Note: As part of our recruitment process, you may receive communication from Dawn, our virtual recruiting assistant. Dawn helps coordinate scheduling for screening calls and interviews to ensure a smooth and timely experience. Rest assured, all candidate evaluations and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and hiring teams.
**What You Will Do**
Assist with completing Imaging Center procedures including transportation and monitoring patients to and from, as well as during Imaging Center procedures.
**Required Qualifications**
+ AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
+ 1 Year experience with patient care.
**Essential Functions**
+ Ability to process radiographic film using proper safelight techniqueAbility to print images and make duplicates of films and/or digital images.Ability to display images on alternators for radiologist's interpretation using proper anatomical orientation as documented on procedure cards in a film based department.Combine completed procedures with patent's Imaging jacket with the correct insert jacket and accuracy in name check and medical record number.Scan appropriate patient documents into Synapse with attention to the correct patient identification of the form and in the electronic file.
+ Assist imaging proceduresGreet and escort patients to Imaging Center rooms with appropriate dress and valuables secured in a safe place.Assist in transferring patients prior to and following procedures.Observe patients during procedures to maintain a safe environment, documenting and/or communicate changes in patient's condition to appropriate nursing and/or Imaging staff.Transfer specimens with proper identification and safety precaution.Provide tech assistance by developing radiographs and/or images and assisting with moving patients during procedures.
+ CommunicationCommunicate patient status with nursing and Imaging staff so condition and location is known to both areas.Obtain Clinicomp Transport Form from patient's RN just prior to leaving the department. Transfer the Transport Form to the technologist when patient arrives in the Imaging Department.Provide information regarding isolation and safety precautions.Sign in and out of department to maintain smooth flow of work.Relay Transport Form to the patient's RN upon returning from the Imaging Department with any appropriate updated information regarding the patient's condition.Communicate and document equipment malfunctions.Actively participate in department and area specific meeting and focus groups.Follow direction of supervision with attention to good listening skills and thorough follow up.
+ Interpersonal skillsDemonstrates positive interpersonal skills and attitude towards the department as well as patients, visitors, physicians, coworkers and supervisors.The employee's attitude will be evaluated upon his/her ability to demonstrate the following skills.Communicate in all personal and telephone interactions in order to create a positive public image and harmonious work environment.Employ active listening skills.Use nontechnical communication as appropriate.Speak clearly and graciously at a moderate pace.Check for feedback as to whether the communication (instructions, directions, tc.) was understood.Uses an adult to adult tone of voice.Support the goals and direction of the Imaging Center.Participate in the implementation of change.Identify problems with suggestions for their resolution.Accept constructive criticism.
+ Patient transportsProvide appropriate mode of transport for patient's physical imitations and imaging procedure requirements.Introduce self and purpose to patient upon entering patient's room utilizing the AIDET (acknowledge, introduce, describe procedure, estimate time of procedure and thank patient) tool.Check patient's name band with name and second identifier, physician orders in chart and notify appropriate nursing staff of patient's departure.Observe and maintain a safe environment for patients medical devices IV's, catheters, drainage and chest tubes, monitors and oxygen).Provide documentation and communication in the event of compromises and/or changes.Provide timely transportation to and from Imaging Center without delay or compromise in patient safety.Maintain privacy, dignity, respect and comfort to patient during transportation.Provide appropriate assistance to patient by asking for assistance when transferring patients to assure safety of self and patient. Never transfer a patient from bed to gurney without assistance.
+ Perform general clerical dutiesAccurately utilize IDXRAD tracking steps and use of Downtime Log forms when necessary.Deliver STAT/ASAP and Emergency reports to appropriate areas without delay as necessary in departments that have manual report delivery.Assist in Film Library with correlating patient's previous jackets with correct inserts and comparison films available.Proficient in Quick Report for faxing reports and CareCast or OCM order entry for lab and Engineering Work orders.Able to perform required IDXRAD functionality to support patient, physician, patient care and patient inquiries.
+ TeamworkAssists coworkers with tasks.Maintains safe work environment.Informs supervisor when available for work assignments.Report for work or assignments on time.Cooperatively troubleshoots potential and actual problems both internal and external to the department.Sharing available resources and information with others.Assists with training, orientation and upholding policies and procedures to new employees or those new to the area.Identifies, corrects and/or reports unsafe conditions.Accepts interpersonal differences and cooperates with other employees.
+ Time managementDemonstrate initiative by effectively utilizing work time for the completion of the following:Effectively manage workload in a timely manner.Cross cover in other areas of the department as work volume and staffing fluctuations occur.Effectively utilize free time between assignments (10 minutes) to complete the following tasks: Stocking work area, Cleaning work area, assisting coworkers with the completion of work, Provide relief for lunch, breaks and/or meetings.Identify and complete additional projects and/or educational In-services outside of daily responsibilities.
**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**
+ Prefer knowledge of body mechanics for safe transfer of patient and self.
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.

**Facility:** Grossmont Hospital
**City** La Mesa
**Department**
**Job Status**
Regular
**Shift**
Day
**FTE**
0.5
**Shift Start Time**
**Shift End Time**
H.S. Diploma or Equivalent; AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association
**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):**
$24.250 - $8.040 - 31.820
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 9/19/2025 to 9/26/2025. 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.
Please Note: As part of our recruitment process, you may receive communication from Dawn, our virtual recruiting assistant. Dawn helps coordinate scheduling for screening calls and interviews to ensure a smooth and timely experience. Rest assured, all candidate evaluations and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and hiring teams.
**What You Will Do**
Assist with completing Imaging Center procedures including transportation and monitoring patients to and from, as well as during Imaging Center procedures.
**Required Qualifications**
+ AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
+ 1 Year experience with patient care.
**Essential Functions**
+ Ability to process radiographic film using proper safelight techniqueAbility to print images and make duplicates of films and/or digital images.Ability to display images on alternators for radiologist's interpretation using proper anatomical orientation as documented on procedure cards in a film based department.Combine completed procedures with patent's Imaging jacket with the correct insert jacket and accuracy in name check and medical record number.Scan appropriate patient documents into Synapse with attention to the correct patient identification of the form and in the electronic file.
+ Assist imaging proceduresGreet and escort patients to Imaging Center rooms with appropriate dress and valuables secured in a safe place.Assist in transferring patients prior to and following procedures.Observe patients during procedures to maintain a safe environment, documenting and/or communicate changes in patient's condition to appropriate nursing and/or Imaging staff.Transfer specimens with proper identification and safety precaution.Provide tech assistance by developing radiographs and/or images and assisting with moving patients during procedures.
+ CommunicationCommunicate patient status with nursing and Imaging staff so condition and location is known to both areas.Obtain Clinicomp Transport Form from patient's RN just prior to leaving the department. Transfer the Transport Form to the technologist when patient arrives in the Imaging Department.Provide information regarding isolation and safety precautions.Sign in and out of department to maintain smooth flow of work.Relay Transport Form to the patient's RN upon returning from the Imaging Department with any appropriate updated information regarding the patient's condition.Communicate and document equipment malfunctions.Actively participate in department and area specific meeting and focus groups.Follow direction of supervision with attention to good listening skills and thorough follow up.
+ Interpersonal skillsDemonstrates positive interpersonal skills and attitude towards the department as well as patients, visitors, physicians, coworkers and supervisors.The employee's attitude will be evaluated upon his/her ability to demonstrate the following skills.Communicate in all personal and telephone interactions in order to create a positive public image and harmonious work environment.Employ active listening skills.Use nontechnical communication as appropriate.Speak clearly and graciously at a moderate pace.Check for feedback as to whether the communication (instructions, directions, tc.) was understood.Uses an adult to adult tone of voice.Support the goals and direction of the Imaging Center.Participate in the implementation of change.Identify problems with suggestions for their resolution.Accept constructive criticism.
+ Patient transportsProvide appropriate mode of transport for patient's physical limitations and imaging procedure requirements.Introduce self and purpose to patient upon entering patient's room utilizing the AIDET (acknowledge, introduce, describe procedure, estimate time of procedure and thank patient) tool.Check patient's name band with name and second identifier, physician orders in chart and notify appropriate nursing staff of patient's departure.Observe and maintain a safe environment for patients medical devices IV's, catheters, drainage and chest tubes, monitors and oxygen).Provide documentation and communication in the event of compromises and/or changes.Provide timely transportation to and from Imaging Center without delay or compromise in patient safety.Maintain privacy, dignity, respect and comfort to patient during transportation.Provide appropriate assistance to patient by asking for assistance when transferring patients to assure safety of self and patient. Never transfer a patient from bed to gurney without assistance.
+ Perform general clerical dutiesAccurately utilize IDXRAD tracking steps and use of Downtime Log forms when necessary.Deliver STAT/ASAP and Emergency reports to appropriate areas without delay as necessary in departments that have manual report delivery.Assist in Film Library with correlating patient's previous jackets with correct inserts and comparison films available.Proficient in Quick Report for faxing reports and CareCast or OCM order entry for lab and Engineering Work orders.Able to perform required IDXRAD functionality to support patient, physician, patient care and patient inquiries.
+ TeamworkAssists coworkers with tasks.Maintains safe work environment.Informs supervisor when available for work assignments.Report for work or assignments on time.Cooperatively troubleshoots potential and actual problems both internal and external to the department.Sharing available resources and information with others.Assists with training, orientation and upholding policies and procedures to new employees or those new to the area.Identifies, corrects and/or reports unsafe conditions.Accepts interpersonal differences and cooperates with other employees.
+ Time managementDemonstrate initiative by effectively utilizing work time for the completion of the following:Effectively manage workload in a timely manner.Cross cover in other areas of the department as work volume and staffing fluctuations occur.Effectively utilize free time between assignments (10 minutes) to complete the following tasks: Stocking work area, Cleaning work area, assisting coworkers with the completion of work, Provide relief for lunch, breaks and/or meetings.Identify and complete additional projects and/or educational In-services outside of daily responsibilities.
**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**
+ Prefer knowledge of body mechanics for safe transfer of patient and self.
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.