Cedars-Sinai

Cardio Sonographer II - Pacific Heart

Cedars-Sinai • $75K — $95K *
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted 2 days ago
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Qualifications

  • Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification required.
  • Minimum of 2 years experience performing echocardiographic studies needed.
  • Strong clinical proficiency as a Sonographer essential.
  • Technical skill in using ultrasound equipment is necessary.
  • Ability to independently make diagnostic judgments is key.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate clinical and technical skills in sonography.
  • Use ultrasound techniques to deliver diagnostic studies per physician request.
  • Perform various technical procedures with independent judgment.
  • Maintain knowledge of advanced imaging features for data capture.
  • Acquire echocardiographic measurements and prepare digital preliminary reports.
  • Verify appropriateness of physician orders before execution.
  • Precept and mentor entry-level Cardio Sonographers.

Benefits

  • Support for IAC Standards and Guidelines in practice.
  • Commitment to patient safety and quality care.
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentoring.
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Job Description

Principal Responsibilities:
  • Demonstrates clinical proficiency 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 sophisticated 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


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 educational 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


Qualifications

Education:
  • Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) is required.
Work Experience:
  • 2 years of experience performing echocardiographic studies required
Licenses and Certifications:
  • Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) is required.

About Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai is a non-profit academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It is one of the largest hospitals in the United States, with over 1,000 beds and 2,000 physicians. Cedars-Sinai is known for its high-quality patient care, cutting-edge research, and innovative medical education programs. The hospital has been ranked as one of the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report, and has received numerous awards and accolades for its clinical excellence and research achievements. Cedars-Sinai is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is a member of the Cedars-Sinai Health System.
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Size
13,000 employees
Industry
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Founded
1902
* Ladders Estimates

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