About this role
Why work here?
Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b), we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.
Are you ready to bring your clinical proficiencies to a world-class Medical Group known for the very highest clinical standards? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient satisfaction? 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.
The Cedars-Sinai Medical Network is committed to helping primary care and specialist physicians provide excellent care to all their patients, who benefit from convenient access to primary and specialty care physicians and seamless coordination of care between them. As a part of Cedars-Sinai, our physicians and staff are partners in quality health care from a medical center that is consistently recognized as one of the finest hospitals in the country. For the 8th consecutive year, we have been named one of the top 20 Physician Groups in Southern California by Integrated Healthcare Associates (IHA).
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepares and checks patients prior to CT procedure.
- Acquires patient questionnaire, chart, data/requisition and reviews all to determine contraindication of having CT examination.
- Verifies and validates patient screening safety form. Performs CT procedures required per protocol and performs daily QA.
- Performs VNA punctures and maintains competencies.
- Educates patients regarding CT procedures, equipment and exam.
- Ensures patients' comfort and safety during and after the exam.
- May assist with scheduling of patients as needed.
- Administers proper contrast related to patient having CT exam.
- Acquires, archives, transmits and prints images via PACS. When applicable, completes after hours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork.
- Performs Daily and Monthly CT QC.
- Immediately reports any malfunctions; observes potential equipment dysfunctions and reports problems or calls for service.
- Maintains available equipment up-time at the highest level for patient accessibility.
- Learns new technical information and skills.
- May be required to rotate through all imaging modalities, sites, and/or locations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Completion of course in Radiologic technology approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required
Licenses/Certifications:
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross required
- Imaging Registered Rad Tech certification with relevant accrediting body (ARRT, ARMRIT, ARDMS) required
- Imaging CA Radiologic Tech Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)- CA State License. required
- Fluoroscopy License required
Work Experience:
- 1 year minimum one year experience in each relevant modality required