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What will you 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.
Demonstrates clinical proficiency and technical skills as a limited license X-Ray Technician, based on scope of practice.
Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures, positions patients on the exam table and adjusts equipment to acquire efficient views of specific body area as ordered by provider.
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 accurate equipment usage, uses appropriate technique charts, follows appropriate exposure index ranges and assures markers are set appropriately.
Reviews dosimeter reports monthly in observance of radiation safety best practices.
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.
Addresses patient, physician, and staff concerns and escalates accordingly and follows up for satisfactory resolution.
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
Experience Requirements:
One (1) plus years working as an X-Ray Technician in an outpatient clinical/medical office setting, preferred.
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma/GED.
Graduate of an accredited X-Ray program.
Licenses Requirements:
Imaging CA Radiologic Tech (X-Ray Permit with Digital Certification).
Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association.
Medical Assistant Certification or equivalent from an accredited educational program/Medical Board approved organization, preferred.
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Req ID : 7024 Working Title : X-Ray Tech, Ltd Permit (Torrance) - Onsite 8-Hour, Day Shift 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