Cedars-Sinai

Cardio Sonographer III - Oncology

Cedars-Sinai • $80K — $100K *
Los Angeles, CA 90011In-Person
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) required
  • 5+ years' experience in echo cardiovascular setting preferred
  • Preferred: Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS)
  • BLS certification from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross required

Responsibilities

  • Reviews images for quality assurance and retrieves studies from PACS
  • Ensures compliance with safe practices among CSMCF Sonographers
  • Communicates and sets performance expectations for staff Sonographers
  • Maintains and evaluates annual competency checklists for Sonographers
  • Orients and coaches staff and temporary Sonographers on equipment usage
  • Assists with PACS quality assurance processes
  • Facilitates process improvement initiatives with the Imaging Team
  • Performs technical procedures to aid physicians in diagnosis
  • Utilizes ultrasound techniques to deliver diagnostic studies as per requests
  • Acquires echocardiographic measurements and communicates findings to physicians

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
  • Retirement plans with employer contributions
  • Paid time off and flexible scheduling options
  • Continuing education support and opportunities
  • Access to advanced imaging technology and resources
Full Job Description
Job Description

Principal Responsibilities:
  • Reviews images for quality assurance. Retrieves studies from PACS for review
  • Assures CSMCF Sonographers are following safe practices
  • Communicates performance expectations to CSMCF Sonographers
  • Maintains Competency checklists and evaluate CSMCF Sonographer's competency level annually
  • Orients and coaches staff Sonographers and temp Sonographers on sonography equipment and systems as needed
  • Assists with PACS quality assurance
  • Assists Imaging Team with process improvement initiatives
  • 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
  • Knowledgeable about advanced imaging improvements on ultrasound system features for purposes of capturing data
  • Appropriately acquires echocardiographic measurements per protocol, create digital preliminary reports for the interpreting physician, and verbally communicate preliminary findings to the interpreting physician
  • Ensures IAC Standards and Guidelines are followed
  • Monitors the status on equipment repairs and preventative maintenance, gathers data on equipment malfunction and associated down time.
  • Assures compliance with department policies, procedures and regulations


Responsibilities

  • Reviews images for quality assurance. Retrieves studies from PACS for review
  • Assures CSMCF Sonographers are following safe practices
  • Communicates performance expectations to CSMCF Sonographers
  • Maintains Competency checklists and evaluate CSMCF Sonographer's competency level annually
  • Orients and coaches staff Sonographers and temp Sonographers on sonography equipment and systems as needed
  • Assists with PACS quality assurance
  • Assists Imaging Team with process improvement initiatives
  • 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
  • Knowledgeable about advanced imaging enhancements on ultrasound system features for purposes of capturing data
  • Appropriately acquires echocardiographic measurements per protocol, create digital preliminary reports for the interpreting physician, and verbally communicate preliminary findings to the interpreting physician
  • Verifies the physician's order as appropriate to the patient's symptoms.
  • Ensures IAC Standards and Guidelines are followed
  • Monitors the status on equipment repairs and preventative maintenance, gathers data on equipment malfunction and associated down time. Assures compliance with department policies, procedures and regulations


Qualifications

Education
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) is required
Work Experience:
  • 5 years' experience in echo cardiovascular setting preferred
Licenses and Certifications:
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) is required (upon hire)
  • Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) preferred
  • BLS certification from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross 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
Healthcare
Founded
1902
* Ladders Estimates

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