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Job Summary

Our client is seeking a skilled Cardiac Sonographer to join their team. This role involves performing comprehensive echocardiograms, preparing diagnostic reports, and providing compassionate care to patients, particularly seniors, across multiple clinic locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) using 2-D imaging, M-Mode, Continuous Wave (CW), Pulsed Wave (PW), and Color Flow Doppler.
• Prepare preliminary diagnostic reports for physician review and interpretation.
• Administer ultrasound enhancing agents and assist with saline contrast studies as clinically indicated.
• Prepare patients and diagnostic equipment, explaining procedures clearly to alleviate anxiety and answer questions.
• Accurately document test results, patient histories, and clinical data into EMR and PACS systems.
• Perform routine calibration, maintenance, and quality control checks on ultrasound machinery.
• Provide compassionate care tailored specifically to the physical and age-related needs of senior members.
• Assist with patient transfers and rooming as needed.

Qualifications

• Credentialed as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS through ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS through CCI).
• Active state licensure/imaging permit as applicable.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Echo / Cardiac Imaging Technologist.
• Clinical experience.
• Geriatric experience.
• Value based Care experience.

Skills

• Experience with portable ultrasound equipment, contrast agents, EMR documentation, and PC platforms.
• Strong customer service orientation, high emotional intelligence.
• Clear communication skills when working with senior patients and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish or other community languages is a plus.

Education

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS through ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS through CCI) certification required.
• Active state licensure/imaging permit as applicable.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel locally/regionally up to 50% using portable echocardiogram equipment to support multiple clinic locations.
• Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8-5.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

Any required state or Joint Commission training is compensated at the state or local minimum wage rate.

^*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.