Relief Echo Sonographer (weekends required)

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, PA

1d•$81 - $91•Onsite

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. Whether you're a clinical dietitian, endoscopy technician, medical assistant, or one of dozens of other specialties, there's a place for your talents here. Explore our careers page to find your next opportunity! Changing the Future of the Echocardiogram department: 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. Be Part of a Tight Knit Team: Our departments are tight knit, collaborative and supportive as they provide top tier care for patients. The Echocardiogram department, in particular, 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. Under the direct supervision of the supervisor/manager and a physician in the department, who is responsible for the use and interpretation of ultrasound procedures, conducts sonographic procedures on assigned patients through the use of ultrasound diagnostic equipment. Does not supplant the physician in the sphere of decision making required to establish a diagnosis, but will assist in gathering sonographic and other medical data necessary to reach a medical diagnosis and decision. This position ensures that equipment is constantly functional and ready for immediate use. Maintains records and reports on equipment, procedures performed and billing. Under the direct supervision of the supervisor/manager and a physician in the department, who is responsible for the use and interpretation of ultrasound procedures, conducts sonographic procedures on assigned patients through the use of ultrasound diagnostic equipment. Does not supplant the physician in the sphere of decision making required to establish a diagnosis, but will assist in gathering sonographic and other medical data necessary to reach a medical diagnosis and decision. This position ensures that equipment is constantly functional and ready for immediate use. Maintains records and reports on equipment, procedures performed and billing.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for providers issued by the American Heart Association
RDCS - Reg Diag Card Sonographer or CCI - Cardiovascular Credentialing International
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
Ability to work effectively as a team player
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

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
Performs 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.