The Cardio Sonographer III acts as a working lead for Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation in our Cardiology and Cardiovascular clinics and supports patient care by performing echo & doppler cardiovascular 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.

• Reviews images for quality assurance. Retrieves studies from PACS for review
• Assures CSMCF Sonographers are following safe practices
• Communicates performance expectations to CSMCF Sonographer and 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 range of technical procedures to support physician’s diagnosis
• 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

Experience

• 5 years experience in echo cardiovascular setting preferred

Licenses/Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) is required
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) preferred