Cardio Sonographer- Cardiology - Marina Del Rey

Job Description

Join Cedars-Sinai

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, as well as placed among the very best in 11 specialties nationwide.

Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Cedars-Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporation's Consumer Choice Award 19 years in a row for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We were also awarded the Advisory Board Company's Workplace of the Year. This recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. Join us! Discover 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.

Are you ready to bring your clinical proficiencies to a world-class Medical Group known for the very highest clinical standards? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient satisfaction? 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.

The Cedars-Sinai Medical Network is committed to helping primary care and specialist physicians provide excellent care to all their patients, who benefit 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).

Qualifications

Primary Duties and 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.

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED Required
• Graduation from a CAAHEP or other accredited diagnostic ultrasound program required or 5 years of diagnostic ultrasound experience

License/Certification:

• 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)
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Preferred