Pediatric Congenital Echo Sonographer - 8-Hour Day Shift
- Full-time
- Company: CEDARS-SINAI
Company Description
Company Name: CEDARS-SINAI
Job Description
Are you ready to bring your expert clinical skills to a leading facility that specializes in heart care? Do you have a passion for providing high-quality care and ensuring patient satisfaction? If so, we have an exciting opportunity available at one of the best places to work in Southern California! We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. Please reach out to us - we would love to hear from you.
The Smidt Heart Institute is a renowned center of excellence, with a team of experts who are setting the standard for cardiovascular care in the United States.
At our Institute, we bring together 16 centers and programs to diagnose and treat a wide range of heart and vascular conditions for patients of all ages and stages of disease. Our compassionate care is combined with cutting-edge research, allowing patients access to innovative treatments.
Joining our team means collaborating with world-class faculty and physicians. We provide expertise in various specialties, including transplantation, stem cell therapy, congenital heart disease, women's heart health, valve disorders, arrhythmia, and hypertension.
What will you be doing in this role?As a Pediatric/Congenital Sonographer, your role will involve assisting in echocardiograms for pediatric and adult congenital cardiac patients in the Non-Invasive Cardiac Laboratory (Echo). You may also have the opportunity to work in the fetal echocardiography laboratory. Your responsibilities will include:
- Creating a safe and supportive environment for patient care.
- Performing transthoracic echocardiograms using state-of-the-art ultrasound equipment to diagnose and manage cardiac conditions, under the guidance of cardiologists.
- Assisting cardiologists in acquiring various types of echocardiograms, such as transesophageal, intracardiac, and epicardial echocardiograms.
- Demonstrating proficiency in performing procedures and using ultrasound equipment and computers. Continuing education and staying updated on the latest congenital protocols and workflows.
- Participating in departmental and performance improvement activities, mentoring other staff, and collecting/documenting data to meet clinical, financial, and regulatory requirements.
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Completion of a 2-year accredited ultrasound school preferred
- Current RDCS certification in Pediatric and/or Adult echocardiography preferred
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
- At least 3 years of experience as a Sonographer required
- At least 1 year of experience as a full-time pediatric sonographer OR completion of a formal pediatric/congenital sonographer training program preferred
- Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, both verbally and in writing.
- Availability for on-call activities, 24 hours a day as scheduled.
- Commitment to continuous learning and following congenital protocols and workflows to maintain high standards of patient care.
In addition to exceptional benefits, competitive salaries, and health and dental insurance, we pride ourselves on hiring the best and most passionate employees. Our diverse and talented staff reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that fosters innovation and ensures the highest standard of patient care.
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Working Title: Pediatric Congenital Echo Sonographer - 8-Hour Day Shift
Department: AHSP Echocardiology
Business Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category: Imaging
Job Specialty: Diagnostic Imaging
Position Type: Full-time
Shift Length: 8 hour shift