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Research Echo Sonographer I, Per Diem -Heart Institute
Location: Los Angeles, California
Overview
Making a difference is difficult, but if you’re like us, you’ll know it is well worth it. As an imaging professional at Cedars-Sinai you’ll have state-of-the-art imaging technology at your disposal to help provide innovative treatment options in a compassionate environment to those that need it the most. You'll work alongside distinguished physicians and some of the most talented staff in the industry doing the incredible – for yourself and for others.
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- Good Listener
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- Versatile
Research Echo Sonographer I, Per Diem -Heart Institute
Job Description
Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai!
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been named to the Honor Roll in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals 2024-2025” rankings. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to our groundbreaking biomedical research facilities and sophisticated medical education programs. We offer learning programs, tuition reimbursement and performance-improvement projects so you can achieve certifications and degrees while gaining the knowledge and experience needed to advance your career.
We take pride in hiring the best, most hard-working employees. Our dedicated doctors, nurses and staff reflect the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for.
What will you be doing:
The Research Sonographer Level I, supports patient care by performing echocardiogram procedures as directed by the physician. Demonstrates proficiency with the use of ultrasound equipment and associated procedures. This position performs routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians and other health practitioners running efficiently.
Uses appropriate techniques with ultrasound equipment to supply diagnostic studies based upon physician request.
Performs a range 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 physician.
Reviews physician order to verify appropriateness for order being performed.
Retrieve studies from PACS for review.
Follow standardize work practices.
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.
Qualifications
Experience Requirements:
One (1) plus years’ experience as an Ultrasound (Cardio Sonographer) Technician in a clinical setting (preferred).
Educational/Certification/License Requirements:
High School Diploma/GED.
Vocational/Technical Diploma (Ultrasound Program) from a CAAHEP.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (preferred).
Req ID : 11171
Working Title : Research Echo Sonographer I, Per Diem -Heart Institute
Department : Heart Institute
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Imaging
Job Specialty : Diagnostic Imaging
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $50.50 - $51.49
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- Radiologic Technologist I
- Radiologic Technologist II
- Radiologic Technologist III
- Imaging Technologist Lead
- Imaging Technologist Manager
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