Pediatric & Fetal Cardiac Sonographer

Sutter Health•Santa Cruz, CA

2d•$83 - $116•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing diagnostic cardiac sonography procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics. The role requires competence in commonly performed echocardiography procedures, with specific responsibilities varying based on the level (Cardiac Sonographer II or III). Responsibilities may include transesophageal echocardiograms, intraoperative transesophageal echocardiograms, structural heart procedures, complex congenital pediatric echocardiograms, adult congenital heart echocardiograms, and involvement in cardiac research projects. The role may also involve performing specific procedures and orienting other staff.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
2 of the following: RCS (CCI)-Registered Cardiac Sonographer, ACS (CCI) - Advanced Cardiac Sonographer, ARDMS - RDCS(PE) - Pediatric, ARDMS - RDCS(FE) - Fetal
OR Performs one of the following: 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
5 years recent relevant experience.
Advanced knowledge of diagnostic cardiac sonography principles, procedures, views, and equipment, including substantial experience responding to traumas, code blues, medical alerts, STAT calls, and various hospital emergencies.
Skilled in performing cardiac sonographic examinations with an extensive understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology so as to recognize, prioritize and communicate suspicious or abnormal results.
Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Exceptional 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 deadline
Robust 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).
Prioritize activities and work within defined policies, procedures, and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines; help determine appropriate approach for new assignments
Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Use experience and existing precedents or procedures to resolve atypical or infrequent problems; provide informal guidance and support to junior team members.
Ensure the privacy of each patient’s PHI.
Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives

Responsibilities

Competently performs diagnostic cardiac sonography procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics.
Responsible for all commonly performed echocardiography procedures in the department 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.
Performs adult congenital heart echocardiograms.
Involvement in cardiac research projects that incorporate echocardiography.
May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department.