X-Ray Technician, Limited Permit – Diagnostic Imaging

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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.

A Little More About What You Will be Doing

The X-Ray Technician Limited Permit supports patient care by performing x-rays as ordered by provider for diagnostic purposes. As a member of the patient care team, this role performs routine administrative and clinical tasks to maintain workflows and efficiency in the clinical offices

• Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures, positions patients on the exam table and adjusts equipment to obtain optimal views of specific body area
• Performs procedures based on established technique chart using independent judgment to support the radiological orders
• Exhibits solid understanding and collaborates with departments as it relates to radiological services
• Demonstrates proper equipment usage, uses appropriate technique charts, follows appropriate exposure index ranges and assures markers are set appropriately
• Provides assistance in QA measures including recording QC testing on designated equipment
• Explains policies, procedures, or services to patients using clinical or administrative knowledge, based on scope of practice
• Sets up exam room/procedure rooms appropriately based on patient visit needs
• Adheres to all infection prevention standards, department policies and guidelines
• Manages patient care flow and assists with monitoring CS-Link message pools and standard work
• Performs patient intakes including appropriate vital signs, reviews medication list, reviews medical/surgical history, and documents in the electronic medical record (EMR)

Education:

• High school diploma/GED required
• Graduate of an accredited X-Ray program required

Experience:

• 1 year working as an X-Ray Technician in an outpatient clinical/medical office setting preferred

Licenses/Certification:

• California Department of Health – Radiologic Health Branch X-Ray Permit with Digital Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required

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.

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

: 1130

Working Title

: X-Ray Technician, Limited Permit – Diagnostic Imaging

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

: $25.13 – $37.70

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