Cardiac Sonographer

Sutter Health•Santa Cruz, CA

1d•$70 - $101•Hybrid

About The Position

Competently performs diagnostic cardiac sonography procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values and mission of the organization. Responsible for all commonly performed echocardiography procedures in the department with a high level of competence. In addition to those performed by the Level I performs: Transesophageal echocardiograms with or without three dimensional imaging, Intra operative transesophageal echocardiograms, Structural Heart Procedures in the cardiac Cath lab, and complex congenital pediatric echocardiograms. May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program OR Graduation from an accredited formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or equivalent education that meets the credentialing requirement pathway.
Cardiac Sonographer I: RCS (CCI)-Registered Cardiac Sonographer OR ARDMS (RDCS AE for adult or RDCS PE for pediatric). BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider OR ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
Cardiac Sonographer II: RCS (CCI)-Registered Cardiac Sonographer OR ARDMS (RDCS AE for adult or RDCS PE for pediatric). BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider. 2 years recent relevant experience.
Cardiac Sonographer III: BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider. 2 of the following: RCS (CCI)-Registered Cardiac Sonographer, ACS (CCI) - Advanced Cardiac Sonographer, ARDMS - RDCS(AE) - Adult, ARDMS - RDCS(PE) - Pediatric, ARDMS - RDCS(FE) - Fetal.
Intermediate knowledge of diagnostic cardiac sonography principles, procedures, and views as well as the operation and maintenance of imaging equipment.
Proficient in performing cardiac sonographic examinations with a solid understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences.
Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Working knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and related information systems (Radiology (RIS), laboratory (LIS), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and picture archive and communication system (PACS)).
Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ensure the privacy of each patient’s PHI.
Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Nice To Haves

Experience responding to traumas and various hospital emergencies.
Some experience responding to traumas and various hospital emergencies.

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic cardiac sonography procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics.
Performs commonly performed echocardiography procedures with a high level of competence.
Performs Transesophageal echocardiograms with or without three dimensional imaging.
Performs Intra operative transesophageal echocardiograms.
Performs Structural Heart Procedures in the cardiac Cath lab.
Performs complex congenital pediatric echocardiograms.
May be responsible for performing specific procedures.
May orient other staff to the department.
Acquisition and post processing high complexity 3D/4D imaging and strain imaging.
Imaging pre and post structural heart transthoracic echocardiograms.
Left ventricular Assist Device and ECMO Imaging.
Cardiac transplant patients.
Adult congenital patients.
Involvement in cardiac research projects that incorporate echocardiography.
Vascular modalities in addition to cardiac imaging.
Cardiac MRI acquisition and analysis.