Senior Cardiac Sonographer

Stanford Medicine Children's Health•Palo Alto, CA

34d•$85 - $96•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the echocardiography laboratory leadership, the cardiac sonographer II is responsible for the independent performance and acquisition of normal to complex congenital cardiac ultrasound studies. Demonstrates knowledge of congenital cardiac abnormalities, cardiac pathology, palliative/corrective congenital heart procedures, cardiac hemodynamic principles, and understands the diagnostic imaging necessary to answer the clinical questions. Performs diagnostic cardiac ultrasound studies on assigned patients of all ages and across all hospital environments. Participates in training of a variety of echocardiography learners. Utilizes previous imaging and other medical data necessary to allow for comprehensive understanding of a patient's condition to help reach a diagnosis. Shows a high capacity for critical thinking, judgement, and skill throughout the role. Helps to ensures that equipment is functional and maintained for immediate use. Participates in outreach clinics, weekend, holiday coverage, and on-call services as assigned. Maintains records and reports on equipment, procedures performed and billing.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited cardiac ultrasound program.
One (1) year of congenital cardiac sonography experience and progressively responsible and direct work experience.
ARDMS by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography or CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer by Cardiovascular Credentialing International
Ability to apply judgement 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 ultrasound procedure to be performed.
Ability to perform echocardiography on varied patient population.
Ability to work effectively as a team player.
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and congenital/acquired cardiac 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.
Knowledge of safety principles and procedures related to ultrasound procedures and equipment.
Knowledge of ultrasound diagnostic procedures and equipment/instrumentation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews indications for exam and other pertinent medical information in preparation for the echocardiogram.
Responsible for the independent performance and acquisition of normal to complex congenital cardiac transthoracic ultrasound studies.
Performs appropriate infection prevention.
Identifies patient per policy, including an introduction and explanation of the examination process to the patient, creates a warm environment for patients and family, instructs and assists patient throughout the procedure.
Utilizes ultrasound equipment to obtain diagnostic images on patients with anatomy ranging from normal to complex in accordance with imaging protocols.
Presents and reviews echocardiographic studies with physician and obtains additional images as requested.
Performs quantitative assessment of echocardiographic data in accordance with imaging protocols.
Utilizes previous imaging and other medical data necessary to allow for comprehensive understanding of a patient's condition to help reach a diagnosis.
Completes studies in an efficient manner.
Utilizing the cardiology PACS, documents observations and quantifications made during the study for final review and interpretation by the reading physician or other qualified medical professional.
Ensures studies are archived on the cardiology PACS network. Participates with leadership to resolve technical issues.
Ensures that ultrasound equipment & accessories are maintained and functioning. Participates with leadership to resolve technical issues.
Participates in maintaining records for research cases.
Participates in training of echocardiography learners.
Participates in regular quality improvement efforts.