Imaging Command Center Specialist - 8-Hour Evening Shift

Job DescriptionWould 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.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.Cedars-Sinai has been recognized as #1 in California and eight years in a row on the “Best Hospitals” Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report, 2023-24!Summary of Essential Duties:

The Command Center Specialist (CCS) is responsible for all aspects of processing inpatient Imaging orders and coordinating patient flow.

This work area operates 24/7 and is the department’s Command Center.

Coordinates multiple inpatient procedures, with a focus on CT scans, X-ray, and Fluoroscopic exams.

Schedules, modifies, reschedules, and cancels anesthesia requests and coordinates inter/intra department to assist with patient flow.

Dispatches Transportation staff, and coordinates radiologist-assisted procedures and those requiring speech therapists.

Monitors incoming orders and the Inpatient worklist throughout the day for new orders, makes calls to nursing floors regarding exam time estimates, and provides exam-specific information.

Dispatches the portable technologists and keeps them informed of new portable requests, verifies inpatient orders, and obtains exam specific lab results.

Assists the technologists in maintaining the RIS open orders, using PACS as a checkpoint.

Taking incoming calls; triaging, screening, and forwarding calls to appropriate areas.

After hours, staff identify department-wide STAT requests, and notify the appropriate on-call staff.

QualificationsEducation:

High School Diploma or GED required

2 years of college, Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience:

A minimum of 2 years of experience required in a fast-paced and complex environment where critical thinking skills are necessary

Previous experience in a medical environment is desirable

Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

About UsCedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.About the TeamCedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.Req ID : 6484Working Title : Imaging Command Center Specialist - 8-Hour Evening ShiftDepartment : IMG Patient Support SvsBusiness Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterJob Category : AdministrativeJob Specialty : AdministrativeOvertime Status : NONEXEMPTPrimary Shift : EveningShift Duration : 8 hourBase Pay : $27.10 - $42.01Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.