Technical Assistant - Body Ultrasound - 8-Hour Night Shift

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai is seeking an Imaging Technical Assistant in Los Angeles to transport patients to and from the diagnostic imaging department and to support imaging procedures with care and attention to patient safety.

The role includes assisting technologists and nurses, handling documentation, and supporting scheduling and lab processes in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.

Responsibilities

• Safely transports patients within the diagnostic imaging department.
• Provides direct patient care as directed by Technologists or Radiologists.
• Acts as liaison between Technologists and Nursing staff.
• Performs handoffs of care and reports abnormal signs as needed.
• Checks documentation prior to patient transfer.
• Keeps rooms stocked and clean; assists with scheduling and reminders.
• Supports lab sample handling and delivery to lab.
• Uses information systems as required.

Skills

Patient transport

Direct patient care

Liaison between Technologists and Nurs

Documentation

Scheduling assistance

Lab sample handling

Information systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

BLS Certification

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.

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