Echo Sonographer I - Per Diem - 8-Hour Day Shift

Are you ready to bring your clinical skills to a facility recognized as top ten in the country for cardiology? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with an organization that is recognized as #1 in California and eight years in a row on the “Best Hospitals” Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report, 2023-24! We would be happy to hear from you. 

TheSmidt Heart Institute is home to a distinguished team of experts who are setting the bar for cardiovascular care in the United States.

We unite 16 centers and programs to diagnose and treat the full spectrum of heart and vascular conditions for all patients, from infants to those with advanced disease. Compassionate care is integrated with an agile research enterprise, giving patients access to pioneering treatments.

You can look forward to collaborating with our world-class faculty and physicians. We aim to provide deep knowledge across all specialties, including transplantation, stem cell therapy, congenital heart disease, women’s heart health, valve disorders, arrhythmia and hypertension.

• The Echo Sonographer I is an entry level position that assists physicians in performing basic Echocardiographic imaging and other procedures.
• Performs ultrasound imaging technologies for cardiac patients in an in-patient and out-patient setting. 
• Assists with detecting issues related to blood flow and heart ailments and escalates appropriately to physicians as they develop diagnoses and design patient treatment plans. 
• Receives mentorship until able to exercise competency in the use of all related ultrasound equipment and imaging protocols. 
• Responsible for maintaining a safe patient environment and ensures that the room and equipment are prepared, functional and stocked for assigned procedures.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound school required

License/Certifications:

• BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
• RDCS from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography or RCS issued by Cardiovascular Credentialing International preferred or willing to obtain within one year from start date

Experience:

• A minimum of 1 year of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer preferred
• Applicants with at least 3 years of experience may be considered as an Echo Sonographer II

Keywords: Sonographer, Sonography, Echo, Heart, Cardiac, Per Diem, Per-Diem, Healthcare, Hospital, Medical, Los Angeles, CA, California 

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

: 1407

: Echo Sonographer I - Per Diem - 8-Hour Day Shift

: AHSP Echocardiology

: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

: Imaging

: Diagnostic Imaging

: NONEXEMPT

: Day

: 8 hour

: $50.50 - $51.49

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