Supervisor, Echo Sonography - 8-Hour Day Shift

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles seeks an experienced Supervisor, Echo Sonography to lead the Cardiac Echo Sonography team within the Smidt Heart Institute. You will oversee daily operations, coordinate staff, and ensure high-quality patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities include supervising sonography services, scheduling, mentoring staff, and collaborating with physicians and engineering to maintain equipment and procedures.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in cardiac echocardiography
• 2 years of supervisory experience preferred
• Registered Sonographer required (RDCS) or equivalent
• BLS certification required
• Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operations of the cardiac echo service.
• Oversee staffing assignments and scheduling based on staff competencies.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and reported for repair or upgrades.
• Provide orientation, coaching, and performance feedback to staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Project coordination

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound program

Bachelor's degree in Public Health or Healthcare Administration

ARDMS RDCS or CCI RCS certification

BLS certification (AHA/Red Cross)

Job description

Job Description

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 ten years in a row on the “Best Hospitals” Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report! We would be happy to hear from you.

The Smidt 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.

Summary of Essential Duties:

The Supervisor, Echo Sonography leads the workflow and provides supervision to the Cardiac Echo Sonographers. You will oversee project tasks, recommend improvements to existing procedures/processes, and provide guidance and coaching to the team members. We are seeking an experienced Sonographer to provide leadership in the delivery of patient care and Cardiac Ultrasound within assigned clinical unit(s) and coordinate the delivery of care through the inpatient and outpatient units, procedural areas and the Emergency Department.

• Responsible for supervising day-to-day operations of sonography services within the cardiac unit.
• Works under the delegated authority of the supervising physician and is responsible for the overall daily assignments and schedules for the Echo Sonographers. Supervises the coordination of patient assignments based on staff competencies, including the delegation and assignment patient care tasks and prioritization of workload, considering patient acuity, activity and available resources.
• Ensures equipment is optimal running order and issues are reported to Clinical Engineering and Vendor as appropriate. Follows up on all open tickets for repair, replacement or correction for such things and upgrades, software glitches and recalls.
• Assesses qualifications and interviews potential candidates. Assumes responsibility for the assessment and improvement of current and new staff competencies. When appropriate, will provide orientation, coaching, training, in-services, performance evaluation feedback, mentoring, discipline and termination of employment.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound school required
• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred

Certifications/Licensure:

• RDCS issued by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or RCS issued by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required

Experience:

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in cardiac echosonography required
• 2 years of supervisory experience preferred

Keywords: Sonography, Sonographer, Ultrasound, Echo, Cardiac, Heart, Imaging, Supervisor, Healthcare, Hospital, Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, California