Technical Assistant - CT - 12-Hour Night Shift

Imaging Technical Assistant

Would you like to be part of a team of colleagues that employs pioneering, state-of-the-art 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! We would be happy to hear from you. 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 pioneering imaging technologies and innovative treatment options in a compassionate environment.

Summary of Essential Duties:

• Safely transports patients (with and without oxygen, as appropriate) within the diagnostic imaging department.
• Provides direct patient care as directed by Technologists or Radiologists, in conjunction with all imaging procedures.
• Serves as liaison between Technologists and Nursing staff.
• Performs all duties related to the hand off of care within the imaging department and hospital unit if needed, including recognizing and reporting abnormal, emergent or unusual signs and symptoms based on patient population and common diagnoses (change in vital signs, intake, output, patient complaints, etc.).
• Checks all documentation prior to patient transfer.
• Supplies rooms with linen, supplies, keep room clean and safe.
• May assist with scheduling and arranging procedures, places appointment reminder calls to patients
• May assist in process to repair lab samples/specimens for delivery to lab
• Effectively uses information systems as required

Responsibilities

• Prepares procedure rooms to ensure cleanliness, and availability of equipment and supplies
• Assists technical and professional staff in preparing patients for exams. Assists patients with exam preparation, and during the exam, as needed.
• Escorts/transports patients within the designated department(s) and Medical Center in a caring and courteous manner.
• Assists technologist, Radiation Therapists, and professional staff during exam/procedure
• Assists technologist, Radiation Therapists, and professional staff with archival retrieval of patient information
• Transports and stocks medications in accordance with policy and procedure and maintains medication security at all times
• Effectively uses information systems as required
• Processes and autoroutes images as directed
• May assist with scheduling and arranging procedures, places appointment reminder calls to patients
• May reconcile inventory
• May assist in process to repair lab samples/specimens for delivery to lab
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required

License/Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Heartsaver CPR (HSCPR or HSFACPR) required

Experience:

• A minimum of 6 months of experience in a health-related field 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

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 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.