X-Ray Tech, Ltd Permit (Float) - 8hr, Days

X-Ray Technician Limited Permit

The X-Ray Technician Limited Permit supports patient care by performing x-rays as ordered by provider for diagnostic purposes. As a member of the patient care team, this role performs routine administrative and clinical tasks to maintain workflows and efficiency in the clinical offices.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical competency and technical skills as a limited license X-Ray Technician, based on scope of practice.
• Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures, positions patients on the exam table and adjusts equipment to obtain optimal views of specific body area as ordered by provider.
• 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 proper equipment usage, uses appropriate technique charts, follows appropriate exposure index ranges and assures markers are set appropriately.
• Reviews dosimeter reports monthly in observance of radiation safety best practices.
• Provides assistance in QA measures including recording QC testing on designated equipment.
• Explains policies, procedures, or services to patients using clinical or administrative knowledge, based on scope of practice.
• Sets up exam room/procedure rooms appropriately based on patient visit needs.
• Addresses patient, physician, and staff concerns and escalates accordingly and follows up for satisfactory resolution.
• Adheres to all infection prevention standards, department policies and guidelines.
• Manages patient care flow and assists with monitoring CS-Link message pools and standard work.
• Performs patient intakes including appropriate vital signs, reviews medication list, reviews medical/surgical history, and documents in the electronic medical record (EMR).

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma/GED - minimum
• Vocational/Technical Diploma Graduate of an accredited X-Ray program - minimum
• Vocational/Technical Diploma Medical Assistant Certification or equivalent from an accredited educational program/Medical Board approved organization. - preferred

Experience

• 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 California Department of Health Radiologic Health Branch X-Ray Permit with Digital Certification and at least one other specialty
• Certified Registered Medical Assistant - Upon Hire preferred Certification from Board approved Medical Assistant Organization.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Upon Hire minimum Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Card (BCLS

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.