Cardio Sonographer - Cardiology - Los Angeles

Cedars-Sinai•Beverly Hills, CA

14h

About The Position

Cedars-Sinai has consistently been recognized for excellence in medical care, including being 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. The organization has also received the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award for 19 years and the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year for outstanding employee engagement. The Cedars-Sinai Medical Network is dedicated to providing excellent care through primary and specialist physicians, ensuring convenient access and seamless coordination. Physicians and staff are partners in quality healthcare from a medical center consistently recognized as one of the finest in the country, and the Medical Network has been named one of the top 20 Physician Groups in Southern California by Coordinated Healthcare Associates (IHA) for eight consecutive years. The organization seeks individuals with strong clinical proficiencies and a passion for high-quality patient satisfaction to join its dynamic and inclusive environment.

Requirements

Clinical proficiencies
Passion for the highest quality and patient satisfaction

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.