Cardiac Sonographer

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

4d•$63 - $95

About The Position

Competently performs diagnostic cardiac sonography procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Adheres to the organization’s policies, values, and mission. Responsible for commonly performed outpatient adult echocardiography procedures in the department, performed with a high level of competence. The Sonographer II level is registered (RDCS or RCS) and requires a minimum of two years of experience. Adult transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) experience is required. The ability to perform stress echocardiograms, treadmill stress testing, complex adult transthoracic echocardiograms, bubble studies, ultrasound-enhancing-agent studies, AV and VV optimization, and compose preliminary reports are preferred skills. The position may require travel to surrounding clinics to cover service-line needs, depending on day-to-day requirements. The schedule is full time, 40 hours per week, on days, eight-hour shifts, Monday through Friday; weekend work is required as needed. The position is regular and non-exempt. Benefits are offered.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program.
Hold either RCS (CCI)—Registered Cardiac Sonographer—or ARDMS certification (RDCS AE for adult or RDCS PE for pediatric).
Hold BLS—Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
Adult transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) experience.
For Sonographer II, registration (RDCS or RCS) and a minimum of two years of experience; the posting identifies a minimum of two years of paid experience as typically acquired.
Intermediate knowledge of diagnostic cardiac sonography principles, procedures, views, and imaging-equipment operation and maintenance.
Proficiency in cardiac sonographic examinations and a solid 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.
Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and related information systems, including RIS, LIS, EHR, EPIC, and PACS.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including handling multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.

Nice To Haves

Experience responding to traumas and various hospital emergencies.
Ability to perform stress echocardiograms and treadmill stress testing.
Ability to perform complex adult transthoracic echocardiograms, bubble studies, and ultrasound-enhancing-agent studies.
Ability to perform AV and VV optimization and compose preliminary reports.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic cardiac sonography procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Perform commonly performed outpatient adult echocardiography procedures with a high level of competence.
Recognize, prioritize, and communicate suspicious or abnormal examination results.
Prioritize assignments and meet deadlines while following standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods.
Protect the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Travel to surrounding clinics as needed to cover service-line requirements.