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Point of Care Ultrasound Coordinator

Los Angeles, California

Overview

Making a difference is difficult, but if you’re like us, you’ll know it is well worth it. As an imaging professional at Cedars-Sinai you’ll have state-of-the-art imaging technology at your disposal to help provide innovative treatment options in a compassionate environment to those that need it the most. You'll work alongside distinguished physicians and some of the most talented staff in the industry doing the incredible – for yourself and for others.

Success Profile

What makes a successful member of our Imaging team at Cedars-Sinai? Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

  • Compassionate
  • Personable
  • Technologically savvy
  • Good listener
  • Deadline-oriented
  • Versatile

Responsibilities

Requisition # 14707

Job Description

Are you ready to bring your clinical competencies to a world-class Medical Group known for the very highest clinical standards? 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 Medical Network is committed to helping primary care and specialist physicians provide excellent care to all their patients, who benefit from convenient access to primary and specialty care physicians and seamless coordination of care between them. As a part of Cedars-Sinai, our physicians and staff are partners in quality health care from a medical center that is consistently recognized as one of the finest hospitals in the country. For the 8th consecutive year, we have been named one of the top 20 Physician Groups in Southern California by Integrated Healthcare Associates (IHA). The center, affiliated with the Cedars‑Sinai Smidt Heart Institute, offers the full spectrum of cardiology care, including cardiac evaluation, heart failure management, interventional cardiology, nuclear cardiology, echocardiography and hypertension management.

Why work here?

Beyond outstanding benefits, competitive salaries and health and dental insurance we take pride in hiring the best, most passionate employees. Our talented staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a complex, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for.

What will you be doing in this role?

The Point of Care Ultrasound Coordinator Specialist ensures high quality clinical services are provided in an expeditious and cost-effective manner, meeting the needs of patients, and referring clinicians by coordinating the Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) program. This role verifies that that all point of care ultrasound exams are properly documented in the electronic medical record and images are stored in the appropriate database/system. Reviews point of care ultrasound exams and provides training and feedback as needed. Resolves service delivery issues in a timely and professional manner.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
  • Verifies that all POCUS exams are properly documented in the electronic medical record and images are stored in the appropriate system/database
  • Monitors and assesses imaging workflow. Performs observations of imaging staff and provides suggestions for improvement
  • Works collaboratively with departmental physicians and liaisons to resolve issues related to POCUS documentation and image capture
  • Reviews status of staff certifications, updates certification log, and performs competency checks to evaluate tech skills
  • Orients and trains staff/temp sonographers on equipment, systems, standard workflow, policies, and procedures
  • Performs diagnostic and guidance ultrasound exams utilizing approved procedures and protocols per standards of practice based on the department's accrediting agency and/or department guidelines for exam protocols. Adheres to department productivity standars
  • Previews images and monitors for accuracy. Prepares/sends preliminary reports to designated viewing systems. Performs QC procedures using established technical factors and image identification
  • Coordinates service calls with vendors for routine maintenance and equipment service calls
  • Assists with PACS quality assurance, provides feedback, corrects PACS errors as needed
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Job qualifications

Education

  • High School Diploma/GED required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Biology or related field preferred

Work Experience

  • 5 years Sonography experience in a clinical setting required

Licenses and Certifications

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer MSK (RMSKS) required
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Abdomen (RDMS AB) reqyured

About Us

Cedars-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 Team

With a growing number of primary urgent and specialty care locations across Southern California, Cedars-Sinai’s medical network serves people near where they live. Delivering coordinated, compassionate healthcare you can join our network of clinicians and physicians to improve the healthcare people throughout Los Angeles and beyond.

Req ID : 14707
Working Title : Point of Care Ultrasound Coordinator
Department : Diagnostic Imaging
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation
Job Category : Imaging
Job Specialty : Diagnostic Imaging
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $44.25 - $70.80

Our compensation philosophy

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Cedars - Sinai 's EEO and AA Policy Statement

Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai

We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve. Quality Care and Research—For All, By All.

Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu) and COVID-19. For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines such as COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy. Cedars - Sinai 's EEO and AA Policy Statement

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