Cardio Sonographer III - Oncology

Job Description
Join Cedars-Sinai!
Cedars-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.
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
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