Cardio Sonographer I - Cardiovascular - Per Diem

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center•Beverly Hills, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cedars-Sinai, an organization consistently recognized for excellence in healthcare. Cedars-Sinai has been named to the Honor Roll for the ninth consecutive year and tied for #1 in California and Los Angeles in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals 2024-25” rankings, and placed among the very best in 11 specialties nationwide. We were also awarded the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 19 years in a row for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles and the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year for outstanding employee engagement. We offer outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b). Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve, and we are dedicated to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation. The Cedars-Sinai Medical Network is committed to helping primary care and specialist physicians provide excellent care to all their patients, benefiting from convenient access and seamless coordination of care. For the 8th consecutive year, we have been named one of the top 20 Physician Groups in Southern California by Coordinated Healthcare Associates (IHA).

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED Required
Graduation from a CAAHEP or other accredited diagnostic ultrasound program required or 5 years of diagnostic ultrasound experience
Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required (BLS expiration date must be valid 60 days from the start date)

Nice To Haves

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Preferred

Responsibilities

Uses appropriate techniques with ultrasound equipment to supply diagnostic studies based upon physician request
Performs a variety of technical procedures to support physician’s diagnosis
Responsible for providing high quality imaging
Appropriately acquire echocardiographic measurements per protocol, create digital preliminary reports for the interpreting physician, and verbally communicate preliminary findings to the interpreting physician
Reviews physician order to verify appropriateness for order being performed
Retrieve studies from PACS for review
Perform appropriate infection control processes
Provide an environment of care that supports patient safety
Addresses patient educational needs as pertains to requested studies
Prepare patients for the study
Supports IAC Standards and Guidelines
Assures accuracy data for clinical reports, demographics and billing information for physician reports
Support team approach and service focus work with colleagues in a "team approach" to encourage a positive and service-oriented image for the department.