Cardio Sonographer II - Per Diem - Cardiovascular

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center•Beverly Hills, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cedars-Sinai! Cedars-Sinai was awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year which is an award that recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We also have a great benefits package and competitive compensation which explains why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals! Why work here? Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b) we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.

Requirements

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) is required.
2 years of experience performing echocardiographic studies required
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) is required.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates clinical competency and technical skills as Sonographer
Uses appropriate techniques with ultrasound equipment to supply diagnostic studies based upon physician request.
Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment for diagnosis
Demonstrate capability to provide high quality imaging
Maintains knowledge about advanced imaging features to support enhanced capturing of data
Appropriately acquire echocardiographic measurements per protocol, create digital preliminary reports for the interpreting physician, and verbally communicate preliminary findings to the interpreting physician
Ability to review a physician order to verify appropriateness for order being performed
Acts as a role model in providing care; assists in Precepting Cardio Sonographers I.
Retrieves studies from PACS for review
Performs appropriate infection control processes
Provides an environment of care that supports patient safety
Addresses patient informative needs as pertains to requested studies
Prepares patients for the study
Supports IAC Standards and Guidelines
Assures accuracy data for clinical reports, demographics and billing information for physician reports