Technical Assistant - CT Imaging - 12-Hour Day Shift

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center•Beverly Hills, CA

About The Position

Cedars-Sinai is seeking an Imaging Technical Assistant to support its diagnostic imaging department. The role safely transports patients to and from imaging, maintains patient support systems during transport, and reports changes in patient condition to nurses and/or technologists. The assistant provides direct patient care as directed by technologists or radiologists and helps coordinate communication and handoffs between imaging staff and nursing staff. The position also supports room readiness, documentation, procedure scheduling, patient appointment reminders, and delivery of lab samples or specimens.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or Heartsaver CPR (HSCPR or HSFACPR).

Nice To Haves

At least 6 months of experience in a health-related field.

Responsibilities

Safely transport patients, with or without oxygen as appropriate, within the diagnostic imaging department while ensuring patient support systems are in place.
Provide direct patient care as directed by technologists or radiologists in conjunction with imaging procedures.
Serve as a liaison between technologists and nursing staff.
Perform handoff-of-care duties within the imaging department and, when needed, between the imaging department and hospital units.
Recognize and report abnormal, emergent, or unusual signs and symptoms, including changes in vital signs, intake, output, or patient complaints.
Check all documentation before patient transfer.
Supply rooms with linen and other supplies, and keep rooms clean and safe.
May assist with scheduling and arranging procedures and place appointment reminder calls to patients.
May assist in preparing lab samples or specimens for delivery to the lab.
Effectively use required information systems.