Job Description
Job Description
The Echo Sonographer I is an entry level position that assists physicians in performing basic Echocardiographic imaging and other procedures. Performs ultrasound imaging technologies for cardiac patients in an in-patient and out-patient setting. Assists with detecting issues related to blood flow and heart ailments and escalates appropriately to physicians as they develop diagnoses and design patient treatment plans. Receives mentorship until able to exercise competency in the use of all related ultrasound equipment and imaging protocols. Responsible for maintaining a safe patient environment and ensures that the room and equipment are prepared, functional and stocked for assigned procedures.
Qualifications
Education
- Vocational/Technical Diploma Graduate of an accredited ultrasound school - minimum
Experience
- No experience required - minimum
- 1 year Experience as a cardiac sonographer - preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Upon Hire minimum BCLS certified
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - 1 Year minimum RDCS issued by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer - 1 Year minimum RCS issued by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Los Angeles, CA |
| Industry | Other/Not Classified |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | http://www.cedars-sinai.org |
About Company
Cedars Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the United States, and it is the largest private academic medical center in the Western United States. The Cedars Sinai main campus, which encompasses nearly 24 acres, is located at the point where the cities of Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and West Hollywood meet. Cedars Sinai has been recognized annually by U.S. News & World Report’s top 10 best hospitals in the U.S. The institution most recently placed No. 7 among a select group of 20 Honor Roll hospitals and ranked nationally in a dozen specialties. In addition, Cedars Sinai ranked No. 3 in California and No. 2 in the Los Angeles metro area.
Within Cedars Sinai, the Institute for Research on Health Aging conducts multi-disciplinary research that prioritizes the prevention of cardiovascular disease, neurocognitive disease, and cancer. Our focus is on translating new research discoveries into pragmatic interventions aimed at promoting healthy aging across diverse populations. Our approach involves human physiology, cohort, and clinical trial studies and our team includes established experts in population, clinical, translational, basic, and data science.
Skills
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)unmatched
- Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
- Cardiologyunmatched
- Cardiovascularunmatched
- Medical Assistanceunmatched
- Medical Diagnosisunmatched
- Medical Treatmentunmatched
- Mentoringunmatched
- Outpatient Careunmatched
- RCS (Revision Control System)unmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Treatment Planunmatched
- Ultrasoundunmatched
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