Ultrasound Tech II - Maternal Fetal Treatment Center - 8-Hour Day Shift

Job description

Job Description
Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Cedars Sinai has been recognized eleven years in a row on the “Best Hospitals” Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report. We are seeking an experienced Ultrasound Tech to help launch our brand-new Maternal Fetal Treatment Center!
The Cedars‑Sinai Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine focuses on managing high-risk pregnancies. To provide the best care for patients and their families, our research includes:
• Maternal clinical quality of care and safety
• Maternal morbidity and mortality
• Gestational diabetes
• Preeclampsia diagnosis and prevention
• Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders
• Developing a biorepository for gene disorders and “omics” research
• Machine learning for maternal health outcomes, such as delivery route, newborn morbidity and clinical decision support

We also lead quality improvement initiatives, including cesarean reduction efforts, anemia mitigation, postpartum depression screening, education and referral and evaluating the childbirth experience (CBEX) through patient‑reported outcomes.
Summary of Essential Duties:
• Performs diagnostic ultrasound exams in the outpatient setting accurately, efficiently and effectively.
• Maintains current equipment and exam competency as required
• Operates, calibrates and maintains imaging equipment and accessory instruments used in imaging procedures. Recognizes and reports defective equipment immediately and marks equipment as “out of service.”
• Performs daily tasks such as creating orders, correcting exam visit type, charging for supplies, order medication, administration documentation of medications used by physician, and Time Out documentation.
• Participates in the introduction and implementation of new procedures/protocols and in the evaluation of new imaging equipment.
• Assist physicians who are performing procedures.
• Ensures that sharps, contrast agents, and biohazards are secure or locked.
• Appropriately documents ultrasound scans and procedures, and patient and family education if relevant.

Qualifications
Education:
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound program required

License/Certifications:
• ARDMS OB/GYN certification required
• BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required

Experience:
• A minimum of 3 years of Sonography experience required
• Experience in Maternal Fetal Medicine preferred
• Experience with fetal surgery procedures preferred