Technical Assistant - Diagnostic Radiology (X-Ray) - 8-Hour Day Shift

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center•Los Angeles, CA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

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! We would be happy to hear from you. 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. Cedars-Sinai has been recognized ten years in a row on the “Best Hospitals” Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Heartsaver CPR (HSCPR or HSFACPR) required
Demonstrated proficiency using a PC required

Nice To Haves

Experience in a busy medical clinic or hospital setting preferred

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