Job Description 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. Are you ready to bring your clinical proficiencies to a world-class Medical Group known for the very highest clinical standards? Do…
you have a passion for the highest quality and patient satisfaction? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you. The Cedars-Sinai Medical Network is committed to helping primary care and specialist physicians provide excellent care to all their patients, who benefit from convenient access to primary and specialty care physicians and seamless coordination of care between them. As a part of Cedars-Sinai, our physicians and staff are partners in quality health care from a medical center that is consistently recognized as one of the finest hospitals in the country. For the 8th consecutive year, we have been named one of the top 20 Physician Groups in Southern California by Coordinated Healthcare Associates (IHA). Primary Duties and Responsibilities 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 Appropriately acquire echocardiographic measurements per protocol, create digital preliminary reports for the interpreting physician, and verbally communicate preliminary findings to the interpreting physician Reviews physician order to verify appropriateness for order being performed Retrieve studies from PACS for review 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 Education: High School Diploma/GED Required Graduation from a CAAHEP or other accredited diagnostic ultrasound program required or 5 years of diagnostic ultrasound experience License/Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required (BLS expiration date must be valid 60 days from the start date) Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Preferred
