- 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
- High school diploma or GED required
- Vocational/Technical Diploma
- Minimum of 1 years experience performing echocardiographic studies preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) is preferred
Cardio Sonographer I – Cardiovascular Medical Group – Per Diem 8 Hour Days - BeverlyHills, United States - Cedars Sinai Medical Center
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A Little More About What You Will be Doing
The Cardiac Sonographer Level I, 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.
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Working Title: Cardio Sonographer I – Cardiovascular Medical Group – Per Diem 8 Hour Days
Department: Cardiology
Business Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation
Job Category: Imaging
Job Specialty: Diagnostic Imaging
Position Type: Per Diem
Shift Length: 8 hour shift
Shift Type: Day
Base Pay:$36.39 – $56.40
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