X-ray Technician - Cedars-Sinai : Job Details

Join Cedars-Sinai! Cedars-Sinai has been named to the Honor Roll for the ninth consecutive year and tied for #1 in California and Los Angeles in U.S. News & World Reports Best Hospitals 2024-25 rankings, as well as placed among the very best in 11 specialties nationwide. Cedars-Sinai was awarded the Advisory Board Companys Workplace of the Year which is an award that recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We also have a great benefits package and competitive compensation which explains why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of Americas Best Hospitals! 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. 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) Qualifications Education High school diploma/GED required Graduate of an accredited X-Ray program required Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred 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 recquired Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required Req ID : 11061 Working Title : X-Ray Tech - Ortho Department : Ortho - Coastal 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 : $27.98 - $43.37