Echo Sonographer (Cardiac Sonographer) – Full Time, Days (08HR)

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

5d•$76 - $86•Onsite

About The Position

The Echocardiogram department serves patient populations including adult and adult congenital. Allied Health team members serve on the front lines with opportunities to care for 150-170 patient visits per day in an IACEL accredited facility using the latest equipment on the market with many opportunities to teach ultrasound students and cardiology fellows, while also participating in research in a work friendly environment. Our departments are tight knit, collaborative and supportive as they provide top tier care for patients. The Echocardiogram department encourages and supports staff in attending national conferences as well as monthly departmental conferences as part of the IACEL quality initiatives. We provide a detailed department orientation and training with one-on-one mentoring where employees feel supported in and outside of their role. Allied Health professionals in our Echocardiogram department have access to attend the American Society Echocardiogram National Conference (ASE), American College of Cardiology Conference (ACC). Additionally, one on one mentoring is provided with a Senior Echo Sonographer for basic to advanced training on the latest equipment, 3D echos and stress echos. Individuals are supported in achieving the CCI Advanced Cardiac Sonographer. A clinical ladder is in place for leadership and career advancement opportunities: Echo Sonographer I, Senior Echo Sonographer, Advanced Senior Sonographer and Lead Echo Sonographer.

Requirements

Requirement met by License/Certification Requirement.
Ability to apply judgment and make informed decisions
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with widely diverse groups, including individuals at all levels both within and outside the organization and gain their cooperation
Ability to follow written and oral instructions
Ability to interpret physician instructions and patient medical and clinical records to determine type of ultrasonic procedure/test to be performed
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and congenital/acquired pathology as they relate to the use and interpretation of ultrasound diagnostic procedures
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
Knowledge of principles of the PACS network and/or other electronic image processing and image development systems
Knowledge of principles of ultrasound physics, and the propagation of ultrasound through tissues
Knowledge of safety principles and procedures related to ultrasound procedures and equipment
Knowledge of ultrasound diagnostic procedures and equipment/instrumentation
BLS - Basic Life Support
RDCS - Reg Diag Card Sonographer . or CCI - Cardiovascular Credentialing Internation

Nice To Haves

many opportunities to teach ultrasound students and cardiology fellows
participating in research
attending national conferences
monthly departmental conferences
detailed department orientation and training with one-on-one mentoring
Opportunities to Grow: Allied Health professionals in our Echocardiogram department have access to attend the American Society Echocardiogram National Conference (ASE), American College of Cardiology Conference (ACC).
one on one mentoring is provided with a Senior Echo Sonographer for basic to advanced training on the latest equipment, 3D echos and stress echos.
Individuals are supported in achieving the CCI Advanced Cardiac Sonographer.
A clinical ladder is in place for leadership and career advancement opportunities: Echo Sonographer I, Senior Echo Sonographer, Advanced Senior Sonographer and Lead Echo Sonographer.

Responsibilities

Documents observations made during the procedure for final interpretation by the physician or other qualified medical professional; obtains pertinent diagnostic images for record documentation when presenting cases
Ensures that ultrasound equipment & accessories are maintained and functioning. Reports problems to Lead Tech and supervisor.
Explains examination process to the patient and instructs and assists patient throughout the procedure
Operates diagnostic ultrasound equipment, observes sound wave pattern produced. Produces and processes diagnostic images and presents completed sonograms to physician.
Participates in maintaining records for research cases.
Participates as needed in evaluation of new equipment for research or possible future use in department.
Performs a variety of echo-cardiography procedures utilizing ultrasonic high frequency.
Performs appropriate infection prevention techniques
Perform proper probe handling & cleaning according to procedures if necessary
Perform proper Doppler technique and documentation of Doppler information, color and Doppler spectral imaging, color & spectral scale
Reviews patient medical history in chart information system. Reloads prior exams for comparison.
Utilizes ancillary equipment appropriately (Xcelera PACS - Picture Archiving and Communication systems).
Spots check exams for required views and adequate demonstration of anatomy.
Completes exam within required timeframe.