Technical Assistant - Body Ultrasound - 8-Hour Day Shift

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles is seeking an Imaging Technical Assistant to join a compassionate team providing high-quality patient care in the diagnostic imaging department. The role focuses on safely transporting patients and supporting technologists and nurses during imaging procedures.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED and BLS certification, with at least 6 months of health-related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association or Red Cross required.
• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a health-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely transports patients to and from the diagnostic imaging department.
• Provides direct patient care as directed by Technologists or Radiologists.
• Serves as liaison between Technologists and Nursing staff.
• Performs hand-off of care within imaging department and hospital units, reporting abnormal signs or symptoms.
• Checks all documentation prior to patient transfer.
• Assists with preparing rooms, supplies, and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
• May assist with scheduling procedures and sending appointment reminders.
• Uses information systems as required.

Skills

Patient transport

Direct patient care

Interdepartmental liaison

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Would you like to be part of a team of colleagues that employs pioneering, state-of-the-art techniques to treat a variety of conditions with less risk, less pain and as little stress as possible? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? 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. Cedars-Sinai has been recognized eleven years in a row on the “Best Hospitals” Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report.

Each year, almost 500,000 inpatient and outpatient exams and procedures are performed and interpreted at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Our radiologists & imaging specialists are board certified by the American Board of Radiology in their respective subspecialties. Our subspecialized imaging physicians, American College of Radiology certified technologists and customer-service oriented staff provide our patients with pioneering imaging technologies and innovative treatment options in a compassionate environment.

We're looking for someone to join our team as an Imaging Technical Assistant who: Safely transports patients to and from the diagnostic imaging department, ensuring patient support systems are always in place. Reports any changes in patient condition during the process to nurses and/or technologists.

Summary of Essential Duties:

• Safely transports patients (with and without oxygen, as appropriate) within the diagnostic imaging department.
• Provides direct patient care as directed by Technologists or Radiologists, in conjunction with all imaging procedures.
• Serves as liaison between Technologists and Nursing staff.
• Performs all duties related to the hand off of care within the imaging department and hospital unit if needed, including recognizing and reporting abnormal, emergent or unusual signs and symptoms based on patient population and common diagnoses (change in vital signs, intake, output, patient complaints, etc.).
• Checks all documentation prior to patient transfer.
• Supplies rooms with linen, supplies, keep room clean and safe.
• May assist with scheduling and arranging procedures, places appointment reminder calls to patients
• May assist in process to repair lab samples/specimens for delivery to lab
• Effectively uses information systems as required
  

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required

License/Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Heartsaver CPR (HSCPR or HSFACPR) required

Experience:

• A minimum of 6 months of experience in a health-related field preferred