Echo Tech, Per Diem, Days

Cedars-Sinai; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital seeks an Echocardiography Technologist to support the Non-Invasive Cardiac Laboratory. The role records Echocardiograms, Doppler, and Color Flow studies, using ultrasound equipment to aid heart diagnosis.

Requires proficiency in procedures and related computer systems. Primary duties include 2D/Doppler interpretation, patient prep, history review, and accurate documentation in EMR systems.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited ultrasound school with a vocational/technical diploma.
• Diploma in Sonography or related program required.

Responsibilities

• Perform full preliminary interpretation of 2D/Doppler studies and related ultrasound examinations.
• Explain procedures to patients and prepare them for testing.
• Review patient medical history and document findings in EMR/logs.
• Maintain competency with ultrasound equipment and CS Link/EMR systems.
• Attend in-service programs to maintain competency and participate in shift duties.

Education

Accredited ultrasound school diploma (voc/tech)

Vocational/Technical Diploma in Sonography or related program

Job description

Make a difference every single day! Cedars‑Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital and its staff aim to exceed the expectations of our patients, their families and the community with a service‑oriented attitude. We seek excellence, courtesy, teamwork, respect, communication and enthusiasm in our future colleagues. If you are looking for exciting career opportunities with growth potential, come and join the team at Cedars‑Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital.

Job Description

We seek a dedicated Echocardiography Technologist to assist in all procedures performed in the Non‑Invasive Cardiac Laboratory (Echo) and be a member of the Cardiology Department. The role is responsible and accountable for recording Echocardiograms/Doppler/Color Flow examinations using ultrasound equipment to provide data for diagnosis of heart ailments. The technologist demonstrates proficiency in the performance of all procedures and competency in the use of all related ultrasound equipment and computers.

Job Summary

The Echocardiography Technologist assists in all procedures performed in the Non Invasive Cardiac Laboratory (Echo) and is a member of the Cardiology Department. Responsible and accountable for recording Echocardiograms/Doppler/Color Flow examinations using ultrasound equipment to provide data for diagnosis of heart ailments. Demonstrates proficiency in the performance of all procedures and competency in the use of all related ultrasound equipment and computers.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform full preliminary interpretation of 2D/Doppler studies, Pericardiocentesis, Bubble studies, and Contrast medium studies.
• Explain procedure to patient and prepare patient for test.
• Review patient’s medical history.
• Accurate and timely documentation in all applicable electronic medical records system, workbooks, and or logs. Responsible for the weekend and begin and/or end of shift duties as applicable to shift assignment.
• Calculate cardiac measurements of adult and geriatric.
• Perform all aspects of patient care within scope in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Perform Bubble and Contrast Medium studies.
• Perform electrocardiograms procedures.
• Attend educational in‑service programs to maintain competency. Attend hospital in‑service programs and training.
• Promptly update CS Link System List/In‑Basket acknowledging all orders and status patients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Start time varies from 7am to 8am

Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Vocational/Technical Diploma graduate of an accredited ultrasound school (required)
• Vocational/Technical Diploma Sonography or related program (required)

License/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (required)
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer through RDCS certification (within 1 year of hire)
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification (within 1 year of hire)

Experience

• 1 year Ultrasound experience in echocardiography (required)