Job Description

Are you ready to bring your expert clinical skills to a world-class 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 one of the best places to work in Southern California! 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.

The Institute unites 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.

Summary of Essential Duties: 

As a Cardiac Sonographer Level III, you will be responsible for performing Echocardiogram or TTE exams, with Color, Spectral Doppler and 2-D imaging in the inpatient setting throughout the Medical Center and procedural areas, recovery rooms and Emergency Department. We are seeking an experienced Sonographer who can demonstrate proficiency in the performance of all procedures and competency in the use of all related ultrasound equipment and computers. 

Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma or GED requiredGraduate of a 2-year diagnostic medical sonography program accredited by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) required

Licenses/Certifications:

Current ARDMS/CCI certification requiredApplicants with no certification may be considered as an Echo Sonographer I if willing to obtain RDCS or RCS within one year from start dateBasic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required

Experience:

A minimum of 5 years of experience as a full-time sonographer requiredApplicants with less than 5 years of experience may be considered as an Echo Sonographer I or II

Keywords: Echo, Sonographer, Ultrasound, Cardiac, Cardio, Cardiovascular, Heart, Healthcare, Hospital, Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, California 

About UsCedars-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.
About the TeamCedars-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.
Req ID : 5084
Working Title : Echo Sonographer III - Outpatient Clinic - 8-Hour Day Shift
Department : AHSP Echocardiology
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Imaging
Job Specialty : Diagnostic Imaging
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $47.18 - $75.49