Cardiac Sonographer III

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

19d

About The Position

Performs high-complexity diagnostic cardiac sonography procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics, in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and the organization’s policies, values, and mission. Performs commonly conducted echocardiography procedures in the department with a high level of competence. In addition to procedures performed at lower levels, this role performs adult congenital heart echocardiograms and cardiac research projects. The position may also perform specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department. The role requires advanced cardiac sonography knowledge and skill, including responding to emergencies and recognizing, prioritizing, and communicating suspicious or abnormal findings. The sonographer works independently and as part of a team, supports junior team members, protects patient privacy, and collaborates with peers and other healthcare providers to meet departmental and organizational objectives.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program.
Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
Five years of recent relevant experience.
Hold two of the following: RCS (CCI), ACS (CCI), ARDMS RDCS(AE) Adult, ARDMS RDCS(PE) Pediatric, ARDMS RDCS(FE) Fetal, or ARDMS RVT (the RVT option is allowed for employees who entered this job before 06/17/2024); alternatively, perform one of the listed advanced imaging or modality activities.
Advanced knowledge of diagnostic cardiac sonography principles, procedures, views, and equipment.
Substantial experience responding to traumas, code blues, medical alerts, STAT calls, and other hospital emergencies.
Extensive understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Strong time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized procedures to meet deadlines.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and related information systems such as RIS, LIS, EHR, EPIC, and PACS.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including handling multiple tasks and interruptions.
Ability to follow defined policies, procedures, and practices and help determine an appropriate approach for new assignments.

Responsibilities

Perform high-complexity diagnostic cardiac sonography procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics.
Perform commonly conducted echocardiography procedures with a high level of competence.
Perform adult congenital heart echocardiograms and participate in cardiac research projects involving echocardiography.
May perform specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department.
Respond to traumas, code blues, medical alerts, STAT calls, and other hospital emergencies.
Recognize, prioritize, and communicate suspicious or abnormal results.
Prioritize assignments and meet deadlines while following standardized procedures and scientific methods.
Resolve atypical or infrequent problems using experience and existing precedents or procedures.
Provide informal guidance and support to junior team members.
Maintain the privacy of each patient’s protected health information.
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.