CT Imaging Team Leader - 8-Hour Night Shift

Would you like to be part of a team of colleagues that employs pioneering, innovative 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 brand-new imaging technologies and innovative treatment options in a compassionate environment. 

Summary of Essential Duties: 

• Coordinates the daily work schedule and directs staff to ensure section maintains effective and efficient workflow following staffing guidelines.
• Ensures appropriate orientation, training, and development of staff, students, and new hires. Facilitates cross-training of staff as needed. 
• Demonstrates ability to perform crucial conversations and confrontations and appropriately uses chain of command to manage staff.
• Works effectively with Technical Manager to appropriately flex staff and manage overtime.
• Works closely with and supports Safety Ambassador to eliminate errors. 
• Ensures staff is involved and compliant with safety standards.
• Works closely with and supports PACS Recon liaison to eliminate significant PACS errors.
• Responsible for first-line patient resolution and customer complaints.
• Maintains effective communication with physicians, nurses, visitors, and other personnel regarding scheduling, status of procedure performance, or results.
• Ensures that approved protocol changes are followed.
• Transports medications from the delivery area to an authorized imaging area. 
• Stocks medications in accordance with policy and procedure and ensures medication security at all times.
• Maintains thorough knowledge and understanding of imaging technology employed in their section including theory of operation and rationale of QC procedures performed. 

The schedule for this position will be Monday - Friday 7:00pm - 3:30am. 

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Tech program required

Certifications/License:

• Current ARRT-CT and CRT certifications required
• Venipuncture certification required
• BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required

Experience:

• A minimum of 4 years of experience as a staff technologist in an acute care hospital setting required
• At least 1 year of management experience in large Imaging department and/or Cardiac Cath Lab required

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