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Job Description Are you ready to bring your clinical competencies to a world-class Medical Group known for the very highest clinical standards? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient satisfaction? 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. The Cedars-Sinai Medical Network is committed to helping primary care and specialist physicians deliver care to all their patients, who benefit from convenient access to Physicians and coordination of care between them. As a part of Cedars-Sinai, our physicians and staff are partners in quality health care from a medical center that is consistently recognized as one of the finest hospitals in the country. For the 8th consecutive year, we have been named one of the top 20 Physician Groups in Southern California by Integrated Healthcare Associates (IHA). What you will be doing in this role The Multi-Modality Technologist provides the essential service of generating images of the body for diagnostic purposes with diagnostic imaging equipment as directed by Radiologists, in accordance with the company policies and procedure manuals utilizing two or more of the following modalities: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Computed Tomography (CT), Fluoroscopy, General Ultrasound, Vascular Ultrasound, Mammography and/or Echocardiography. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Prepares and checks patients prior to Imaging procedure. Properly screens all patients and personnel prior to performance of the examination. Acquires patient questionnaire, chart, data/requisition and reviews all to determine contraindication of having Imaging examination. Verifies and validates patient screening safety form including allergies. Performs Imaging procedures required per protocol, daily QA/QC and calibration. Performs venipunctures, draws specimens and maintains competencies. Educates patients regarding Imaging procedures, equipment and exam. Ensures patients’ comfort and safety during and after the exam. May assist with scheduling of patients as needed. Prepares and administers appropriate contrast media for imaging exam as required. Acquires, archives, transmits and prints images via PACS. When applicable, completes after hours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork. Immediately reports any malfunctions; observes potential equipment dysfunctions and reports problems or calls for service. Maintains available equipment up-time. Applies knowledge of radiation physics and safety regulations to limit radiation exposure of the public, patients, fellow workers and self to as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA). Responsible for continuing professional development and learning new updates, technical information, and skills. May be required to rotate through all imaging modalities, sites, and/or locations Qualifications Job qualifications Education Assoc. Degree in Radioloigic Technology required Work Experience 2 years Minimum two years experience as an imaging technologist required 1 year Minimum one year experience in each relevant modality required 2 years Experience in both MRI and CT imaging modalities preferred preferred 2 years GE 1.5HDX experience with a strong musculoskeletal background preferred Licenses and Certifications Imaging Registered Rad Tech (ARRT, ARMRIT, ARDMS) required Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) in the state of California required Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required