Job Description

Are you ready to bring your clinical competencies to a world-class facility recognized as top ten in the United States? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient satisfaction? 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. 

The Cedars-Sinai Stroke and Neurologic Rehabilitation Program helps people with neurologic deficits resulting from cerebrovascular (stroke) disease, central nervous system diseases (Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and myelopathy), neuromuscular disorders (myasthenia gravis, ALS, Guillain-Barre) and postsurgical brain and spinal cord injuries. Physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists offer treatment to help improve communication, physical, cognitive and vision functioning to encourage self-reliance and achieve a successful re-integration at home, in the community and at work.

The Neurovascular Ultrasound Laboratory is looking for a Technologist to specialize in Transcranial Doppler (TCD) technology who can perform both basic and advanced TCD studies including vasospasm, circulatory arrest, sickle cell, traumatic brain injury, stroke risk assessment, embolus detection monitoring, agitated saline bubble studies, and CO2 vasomotor reactivity within acute care ICU, ED, bedside, and outpatient environments.

Summary of Essential Duties: 

Perform Transcranial Doppler studies (TCD) to help establish clinical diagnosis of several cerebrovascular disordersProvide support services, which may include maintaining supplies and equipment, assembling imaging, and coordinating referring physician requests. Perform routine and complex procedures on inpatients and outpatients of various ages TCD studies may be performed in the clinic, at the bedside, the OR, and in the ICU
Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma or GED requiredGraduate of an accredited Ultrasound program required

License/Certification/Registration Requirements:

Registered Vascular Technologist certification from ARDMS or Registered Vascular Specialist from CCI requiredNeurovascular Specialist certification from the American Society of Neuroimaging (ASN) preferredBLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required

Experience:

A minimum of 3 years of experience required for Ultrasound Tech IIApplicants with less than 3 years of experience may be considered as an Ultrasound Tech I

Keywords: Ultrasound, Tech, Technician, Technologist, Transcranial Doppler, Stroke, Neuro, Neurology, 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 : 10381
Working Title : Ultrasound Tech II - Stroke Care - 8-Hour Day Shift
Department : Stroke Care
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