Sonographer I - Cardiology - Per Diem

Cedars-Sinai•Los Angeles, CA

11d•$39 - $61•Onsite

About The Position

This is a per diem opportunity for a Sonographer I - Cardiology within the Cedars-Sinai Medical Network. The Medical Network is committed to helping primary care and specialist physicians provide excellent care to all their patients, benefiting from convenient access to primary and specialty care physicians and seamless coordination of care between them. As a part of Cedars-Sinai, our physicians and staff are partners in quality health care from a medical center that is consistently recognized as one of the finest hospitals in the country. For the 8th consecutive year, we have been named one of the top 20 Physician Groups in Southern California by Coordinated Healthcare Associates (IHA). We are looking for individuals with a passion for the highest quality and patient satisfaction to join our world-class Medical Group known for the very highest clinical standards.

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.