Relief Echo Sonographer (weekends required)

Stanford Health Care

126d • $79 - $89

About The Position

At Stanford Health Care, we see our allied health practitioners as critical contributors to our pioneering services. Working at the heart of medicine, we invite you to bring your very best to our team. 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 120-140 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.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for providers issued by the American Heart Association.
• RDCS - Reg Diag Card Sonographer or CCI - Cardiovascular Credentialing International.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• 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 ultrasound physics, and the propagation of ultrasound through tissues.
• Knowledge of safety principles and procedures related to ultrasound procedures and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts sonographic procedures on assigned patients through the use of ultrasound diagnostic equipment.
• Documents observations made during the procedure for final interpretation by the physician or other qualified medical professional.
• Ensures that ultrasound equipment & accessories are maintained and functioning.
• 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.
• Performs proper probe handling & cleaning according to procedures if necessary.
• Performs 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at $79.75 - $89.83 per hour.
• Opportunities for professional development and attending national conferences.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees