CT Imaging Clinical Assistant - 12-Hour Day Shift

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 ten 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.

As an Imaging Clinical Assistant, you will assist the physician and staff with invasive procedures (section specific) by functioning as a scrub technician and/or circulator in the imaging procedure room, as well as transport medications from the delivery area to an authorized imaging area. The Imaging Clinical Assistant assists with procedure set up/break down, sterile field preparation, ensuring equipment/supplies are sterile, and ensuring that all specimens are taken to the lab. The Clinical Assistant is accountable for all applicable documentation relative to procedure performance and will escort patients to and from the holding areas. Exercises cultural competency in providing patient education. Responsible for maintaining a safe environment and identifying and reporting any safety concerns.

• May assist with scheduling and arranging imaging procedures.
• Maintains procedure rooms to ensure availability of equipment and supplies. Stays abreast of all supplies, equipment/tools, and protocol changes in procedure set-ups.
• Assists technical and professional staff with prepping the patient and may review patient questionnaires to assure accuracy and completeness. Actively retrieves lab results and prepares all lab slips as required. Sets up sterile field, prepares trays and gathers supplies.
• Transports and stocks medications in accordance with policy and procedure and maintains medication security at all times.
• Accurate and timely documentation in all applicable electronic medical records system, workbooks and or logs.
• Adheres to all sterilization protocols and performs high level disinfection process as applicable.
• Escorts patients from and to procedure room.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required

Licensure/Certifications:

• Heartsaver CPR from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association required

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience required as a Tech Assistant in Imaging/Operating Room Tech or Surgical Tech or in a critical care area