CT Technologist I 12-Hour Night Shift Beverly Hills, CA

Job Description
We embrace a culture of passion and dedication at Cedars-Sinai and its part of the reason weve been recognized ten years in a row on the Best Hospitals Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report. Now we invite you to join us. From working with a team of exceptional healthcare professionals to using pioneering facilities youll have everything required to do something incrediblefor yourself and for others.

Make a difference in Imaging! New grads welcome to apply!

As a full-time CT Technologist I at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center you will have the opportunity to work 12-hour shifts with alternating weekends. The CT Technologist I under direct supervision uses computerized tomography scanners to produce cross-section images of patients internal organs and tissues for diagnosis of medical issues.

Summary of Essential Duties:

Accurately interpret a physicians scanning instructions
Administer contrast material
Prepare and operate CT scan equipment
Ability to position patient to capture appropriate images
Send images to Radiologist for interpretation/reading
Cleans and disinfects patient rooms
Follow infection control and safety guidelines

Responsibilities
Performs CT exams utilizing approved procedures and protocols per standards of practice for speed organization precision and accuracy based upon the departments accrediting agency and/or department guidelines for exam protocols adhering to department productivity standards. Follows and understands CT safety policies guidelines and protocols.
Per the CT technologists scope of practice and in accordance with institutional and departmental policies and procedures receives and transcribes verbal orders from licensed independent practitioners.
Preview all CT images and monitors for accuracy and prepares/sends images to designated viewing systems. Perform section specific imaging QC using established technical factors and image identification.
Ensures room supply inventory meets activity requirements.
Adheres to all sterilization protocols.
Adheres to the medication management/disposal guidelines to include receiving stocking and holding the medication container provided by the Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) to enable the LIP to withdraw medication. Discards the container once it is empty.
Prepares and administers CT medications and follows hospital guidelines in handling of medications to comply with all medication safety requirements.
Inputs accurate and timely documentation in all applicable electronic medical records systems. Responsible for weekend and begin and/or end of shift duties as applicable to shift assignment.
Operates calibrates and maintains imaging equipment and accessory instruments used in exams. Recognizes and reports defective equipment immediately to supervisor or TIC.
Participates in performance improvement activities and other department/organizational committees such as The Joint Commission turn around time (TAT) projects and customer service.
Provides patient and family education specific to age and demographic population as appropriate.
Participates in continuing education to stay abreast of the Imaging technology and applications.