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What will you be doing:
The Radiology Technician (CRT) supports patient care by performing x-rays as directed by physician for diagnostic purposes. The CRT is proficient with the use of x-ray equipment and associated procedures according to assignments and job responsibilities. Additionally, the CRT will perform routine and basic administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians and other health practitioners running efficiently.
Demonstrates clinical proficiency and technical skills as a CRT.
Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures, positioning patients on the examining table and adjusting equipment to acquire optimum views of specific body area as ordered by clinician.
Performs procedures based on established technique chart using independent judgment to support the radiological orders.
Exhibits solid understanding and relationships with other departments as it relates to radiological services.
Demonstrates basic understanding of patient care flow and insurance concepts.
Uses appropriate technique charts and assures markers are set appropriately.
Confident with working in multiple x-ray sites and acts as a role model in providing care; assist in Precepting other CRT and Limited XT staff.
Able to retrieve studies from PACS for review and assists with quality assurance.
Maintains logs for QC based on manufacturers recommendation.
Provides patient education pertaining to requested studies and aids in new staff orientation.
Assists the clinician during examinations and/or minor surgeries.
Keeps exam and/or procedure rooms stocked with adequate medical/surgical supplies, maintains instruments, and performs sterilization as required.
Escorts patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measures vital signs and documents information in patient's chart, and performs designated diagnostic tests as directed by the provider.
Qualifications
Experience Requirements:
One (1) plus years? experience as an X-Ray Technician in a clinical setting, preferably in outpatient clinical/medical office setting.
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma/GED.
Certifications/Licenses Requirements:
Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) for California.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Medical Assistant Certification or equivalent from an accredited educational program/Medical Board approved organization, preferred.
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Req ID : 7588 Working Title : Radiologic Technologist (Santa Monica) - 8-Hour Day Shift Department : SMOG 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 : $34.00 - $52.70