Diagnostic Imaging Assistant

Imaging Team Leader - Breast Services

Would you like to be part of a team of colleagues that employs pioneering innovative techniques to treat a variety of conditions with less risk, less pain, and as little stress as possible? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! Cedars-Sinai has been recognized ten years in a row on the Best Hospitals Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report. Each year almost 500,000 inpatient and outpatient exams and procedures are performed and interpreted at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Our radiologists & imaging specialists are board certified by the American Board of Radiology in their respective subspecialties. Our subspecialized imaging physicians, American College of Radiology certified technologists, and customer-service oriented staff provide our patients with brand-new imaging technologies and innovative treatment options in a compassionate environment.

Summary of Essential Duties:

• Coordinates the daily work schedule and directs staff to ensure section maintains effective and efficient workflow following staffing guidelines.
• Ensures appropriate orientation training and development of staff, students, and new hires. Facilitates cross-training of staff as needed.
• Demonstrates ability to perform crucial conversations and confrontations and appropriately uses chain of command to manage staff.
• Works effectively with Technical Manager to appropriately flex staff and manage overtime.
• Works closely with and supports Safety Ambassador to eliminate errors. Ensures staff is involved and compliant with safety standards.
• Works closely with and supports PACS Recon liaison to eliminate significant PACS errors.
• Responsible for first-line patient resolution and customer complaints.
• Maintains effective communication with physicians, nurses, visitors, and other personnel regarding scheduling status of procedure performance or results.
• Ensures that approved protocol changes are followed.
• Transports medications from the delivery area to an authorized imaging area.
• Stocks medications in accordance with policy and procedure and ensures medication security at all times.
• Maintains thorough knowledge and understanding of imaging technology employed in their section including theory of operation and rationale of QC procedures performed.

Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or GED required Graduate of an accredited Sonography or Radiology Tech program required

License/Certifications: Certified Ultrasound Techs or Mammography Techs will be considered Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certification - Abdomen or OB/GYN - issued by ARDMS required (for Ultrasound Techs) Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certification - Breast - issued by ARDMS required (for Ultrasound Techs) ARRT-R and California Mammography License required (for Mammography Techs) ARRT-M required (for Mammography Techs) BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required

Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience as a staff technologist in an acute care hospital setting required At least 1 year of management experience in large Imaging department required

About Us: Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine, and research. Since 1902 Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching, and community service. Today Cedars-Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

About the Team: Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S. with 915 licensed beds, 2993 physicians, 4700+ nurses, and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.