Radiologic Technologist (Urgent Care); 10hr, Evenings

Radiology Technician

The Radiology Technician (CRT) supports patient care by performing x-rays as directed by physician for diagnostic purposes. The CRT must be proficient with the use of x-ray equipment and associated procedures according to assignments and job responsibilities. Additionally, the CRT will perform routine and basic administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians and other health practitioners running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical competency and technical skills as a CRT.
• Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures, positioning patients on the examining table and adjusting equipment to obtain optimum views of specific body area as ordered by clinician.
• Performs procedures based on established technique chart using independent judgment to support the radiological orders.
• Exhibits working knowledge and relationships with other departments as it relates to radiological services.
• Demonstrates basic understanding of patient care flow and insurance concepts.
• Uses appropriate technique charts and assures markers are set appropriately.
• Demonstrates ability to work in multiple x-ray sites and acts as a role model in providing care; assists in precepting other CRT and Limited X-Ray staff.
• Demonstrates ability to retrieve studies from PACS for review and assists with quality assurance.
• Maintains logs for quality control based on manufacturers recommendation.
• Performs appropriate infection controls processes.
• Reviews dosimeter reports monthly.
• Provides patient education pertaining to requested studies and aids in new staff orientation.
• May assist the clinician during examinations and/or minor surgeries.
• Keeps exam and/or procedure rooms stocked with adequate medical/surgical supplies, maintains instruments, and performs sterilization as required.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measures vital signs and documents information in patient's chart, and performs designated diagnostic tests as directed by the provider.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma/GED - minimum
• Bachelor's Degree - preferred
• Vocational/Technical Diploma Medical Assistant Certification or equivalent from an accredited educational program/Medical Board approved organization. - preferred

Experience

• 1 year Working experience as an X-Ray Technician in a clinical setting. - preferred
• 1 year Working as an X-Ray Technician in an outpatient clinical/medical office setting. - preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Imaging CA Radiologic Tech - Upon Hire minimum
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Upon Hire minimum
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - preferred
• Certification from Board Approved Medical Assistant Organization - preferred

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

With a growing number of primary urgent and specialty care locations across Southern California, Cedars-Sinai's medical network serves people near where they live. Delivering coordinated, compassionate healthcare you can join our network of clinicians and physicians to improve the healthcare people throughout Los Angeles and beyond.

Job Info

• Job Identification 17926
• Legal Employer Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation
• Department CMCF 1101200 Diagnostic Imaging
• Job Category Imaging
• Job Function Diagnostic Imaging
• Locations 8501 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA, 90211, US
• Overtime Status NONEXEMPT
• Primary Shift 2 Evening
• Shift Duration 10 hour
• Minimum Salary 34.69
• Maximum Salary 53.77
• UKG Pay Rule F352