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Cedars-Sinai
Echo Tech, Full-Time, Days
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What they do
An Ultrasound Technologist or Sonographer uses ultrasound technology to examine the inside of patients' bodies and diagnose medical conditions. Works closely with other healthcare specialists who assess and treat relevant conditions. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
$85,569 / year median in California
+18% projected growth
Job Description
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 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:
- Performs full preliminary interpretation of 2D/Doppler studies Pericardiocentesis, Bubble studies, and Contract medium studies.
- Explains procedure to patient and prepares patient for test.
- Reviews 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.
- Calculates cardiac measurements of adult and geriatric.
- Performs all aspects of patient care within scope in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Preforms Bubble and Contrast Medium studies.
- Performs electrocardiograms procedures.
- Attends educational in-service programs to maintain competency. Attends hospital in-service programs and training.
- Promptly updates CS Link System List/In-Basket acknowledging all orders and status patients.
- Performs other duties as assigned.