Radiologic Technologist - Diagnostic Imaging $5,000 Sign On

Job Description

Job Description

Join Cedars-Sinai!

Cedars-Sinai has been named to the Honor Roll for the ninth consecutive year and tied for #1 in California and Los Angeles in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals 2024-25” rankings, as well as placed among the very best in 11 specialties nationwide.

Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Cedars-Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 19 years in a row for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We were also awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year. This recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. Join us! Discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals.

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 varied community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a multifaceted, inclusive environment that fuels innovation. The Radiology Technician (CRT) supports patient care by performing x-rays as advised by physician for diagnostic purposes. The CRT must be proficient with the use of x-ray equipment and associated procedures according to assignments and job responsibilities. Additionally, the CRT will perform routine and basic administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians and other health practitioners running efficiently.

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

• Demonstrates clinical proficiency and technical skills as a CRT.
• Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures, positioning patients on the examining table and adjusting equipment to acquire optimum views of specific body area as ordered by clinician.
• Performs procedures based on established technique chart using independent judgment to support the radiological orders.
• Exhibits solid understanding and relationships with other departments as it relates to radiological services.
• Demonstrates basic understanding of patient care flow and insurance concepts.
• Uses appropriate technique charts and assures markers are set appropriately.
• Demonstrates ability to work in multiple x-ray sites and acts as a role model in providing care; assists in Precepting other CRT and Limited X-Ray staff.
• Demonstrates ability to retrieve studies from PACS for review and assists with quality assurance.
• Maintains logs for quality control based on manufacturers recommendation.
• Performs appropriate infection controls processes.
• Reviews dosimeter reports monthly.
• Provides patient education pertaining to requested studies and aids in new staff orientation.
• May assist the clinician during examinations and / or minor surgeries.
• Keeps exam and / or procedure rooms stocked with adequate medical / surgical supplies, maintains instruments, and performs sterilization as required.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measures vital signs and documents information in patient's chart, and performs designated diagnostic tests as advised by the provider.

Qualifications

Education :

Work Experience :

1 year working experience as an X-Ray Technician Preferred

Licenses and Certifications :

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.

Req ID : 13135

Working Title : Radiologic Technologist - Diagnostic Imaging $5,000 Sign On

Department : Diagnostic Imaging

Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation

Job Category : Imaging

Job Specialty : Diagnostic Imaging

Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT

Primary Shift : Day

Shift Duration : 8 hour

Base Pay : $34.69 - $53.77