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.

• 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

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