Job Description

　　Why Work Here?

　　Beyond an outstanding benefit package with health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b) we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our commitment to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.

　　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.

　　Duties & 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

　　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

　　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 callsAssists with PACS quality assurance, provides feedback, corrects PACS errors as needed

　　Qualifications

　　Education:

　　High school diploma or equivalent – required

　　Bachelor of Science or related field preferred

　　Experience:

　　5 years sonography experience in a clinical setting requiredLicenses & Certifications:

　　Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - required from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross

　　Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer required

　　Registered Vascular Technologist preferred

　　Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer preferred

　　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 : HRC1467489

　　Working Title : Point of Care Ultrasound Coordinator - Diagnostic Imaging

　　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 : $42.11 - $67.38

　　Cedars-Sinai is an EEO 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.