Senior Multi Modality Tech - Oncology - Los Angeles

Job Description

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 Imaging procedure, may assist with scheduling of patients as needed.

• Acquires patient questionnaire, chart, data/requisition and reviews all to determine contraindication of having Imaging examination.

• Verifies and validates patient screening safety form.

• Performs venipunctures, draws specimens and maintains competencies.

• Ensures patients' comfort and safety during and after the exam. Educates patients regarding Imaging procedures, equipment and exam.

• Serves as a resource/preceptor to new hires, other technologists and students.

• Administers proper contrast related to patient having Imaging exam.

• Acquires, archives, transmits and prints images via PACS. When applicable, completes after hours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork.

• Immediately reports any malfunctions; observes potential equipment dysfunctions and reports problems or calls for service.

• Maintains available equipment up-time. Applies knowledge of radiation physics and safety regulations to limit radiation exposure of the public, patients, fellow workers and self to as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA).

• Learns new technical information and skills.

• May be required to rotate through all imaging modalities, sites, and/or locations.

• Immediately reports any malfunctions; observes potential equipment dysfunctions and reports problems or calls for service.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education :

• Assoc. Degree/College Diploma Completion of course work with an accredited institution in one of the imaging modalities (ie. Ultrasound, Radiologic Technology, MRI) 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:

• 5 years minimum two years experience as an imaging technologist

• 1 year minimum one year experience in each relevant modality

Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.