Technical Assistant - Breast Services

Job Description

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 and World Report.

Each year, almost 500,000 inpatient and outpatient exams and procedures are performed and interpreted at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Our radiologists and imaging specialists are board certified by the American Board of Radiology in their respective subspecialties. The Breast Center offers care for those newly diagnosed with breast cancer, at high risk for breast cancer and breast cancer survivors. Patients have access to expert surgeons, nurse navigators, genetic counseling, supportive services and clinical trials found only at Cedars‑Sinai.

Summary of Essential Duties:

• Safely transports/escorts patients (with and without oxygen, as appropriate) within the diagnostic imaging department.
• Provides direct patient care as directed by Technologists or Radiologists, in conjunction with all imaging procedures.
• Serves as liaison between Technologists and Nursing staff.
• Performs all duties related to the hand off of care within the imaging department and hospital unit if needed, including recognizing and reporting abnormal, emergent or unusual signs and symptoms based on patient population and common diagnoses (change in vital signs, intake, output, patient complaints, etc.).
• Checks all documentation prior to patient transfer.
• Supplies rooms with linen, supplies, keep room clean and safe.
• May assist with scheduling and arranging procedures, places appointment reminder calls to patients
• May assist in process to repair lab samples/specimens for delivery to lab
• Effectively uses information systems as required

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required

License/Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Heartsaver CPR (HSCPR or HSFACPR) required

Experience:

• A minimum of 6 months of experience in a health-related field preferred