Imaging Technologist I, Per Diem, Variable Shift

Job Description

Make a difference every single day!

Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital and its staff aim to exceed the expectations of our patients, their families and the community with a service-oriented attitude. We seek excellence, courtesy, teamwork, respect, communication and enthusiasm in our future colleagues. If you are looking for exciting career opportunities with growth potential, come and join the team at Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital!

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The Radiologic Technologist works under general supervision and performs diagnostic procedures within their scope of practice. Demonstrates knowledge and competency in the field of certification, and the ability to provide quality patient care. May perform procedures on the neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. Maintains competency skills including the ability to perform procedures on special populations. Actively stays abreast of new technology, and protocol updates, plan/coordinate multiple activities, and adapt to workplace changes. Demonstrates continuous self-improvement, makes effective contributions to section and may serve as a student preceptor.

• Responsible for safe handling of radiographic equipment.
• Performs fluoroscopy exams as prescribed.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Performs all aspects of patient care within scope in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures.
• Assists in maintaining basic records and reports.
• Assists in training of students and ancillary personnel.
• Demonstrates and maintains working knowledge of imaging processing and software/hardware components.
• Participates in peer review.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Science Degree, Radiological Technology preferred
• Minimum of an Associate's in Science Degree, Radiological Technology

License/Certifications:

• BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
• Minimum Certified by the State of California to practice and administer radiation - Registered Radiologic Technologist CRT
• Minimum Certified by the State of California to practice and administer - Fluoroscopy
• Minimum Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT certification

Experience:

• Radiologic technologist experience in a clinical setting preferred