Job DescriptionJoin Cedars-Sinai!Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been ranked the #1 hospital in California and #2 hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, 2022‑23Cedars-Sinai was awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year which is an award that recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We also have a great benefits package and competitive compensation which explains why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals!Why work here?Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b) we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.A Little More About What You Will be DoingThe Cardiac Sonographer Level II, supports patient care by performing echocardiogram procedures as directed by the physician. Shows skill 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 that will require independent judgment for diagnosis
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
Prepares patients for the study
QualificationsEducation
High school diploma or GED required
Vocational/Technical Diploma
Experience
Minimum of 1 years experience performing echocardiographic studies 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
Req ID : 3556Working Title : Cardio Sonographer I - Cardiovascular Medical Group - Per Diem DaysDepartment : Cardiology - RobertsonBusiness Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Care FoundationJob Category : ImagingJob Specialty : Diagnostic ImagingOvertime Status : NONEXEMPTPrimary Shift : DayShift Duration : 8 hourBase Pay : $36.39 - $56.40Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.