Sonographer - REI Clinic

Stanford Medicine Children's Health•Sunnyvale, CA

4d•$81 - $91•Onsite

About The Position

The Sonographer conducts sonographic procedures on assigned patients using diagnostic ultrasound equipment under the direct supervision of a supervisor responsible for ultrasound procedure use and interpretation. The role assists physicians by gathering sonographic and other medical data needed for diagnosis, without making diagnostic decisions. The Sonographer keeps equipment functional and ready for use and maintains records and reports related to equipment, procedures, and billing. The position performs ultrasound examinations, obtains and processes diagnostic images, documents observations for physician interpretation, and supports patient care throughout examinations. It also includes equipment maintenance, infection prevention, recordkeeping, and use of imaging systems and ancillary equipment. Employees are expected to follow hospital policies, procedures, safety and quality requirements, and applicable Joint Commission standards.

Requirements

CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer certification from Cardiovascular Credentialing International, or ARDMS certification from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Ability to apply judgment and make informed decisions.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse groups and gain their cooperation.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to interpret physician instructions and patient medical and clinical records to determine the ultrasound procedure or test to perform.
Ability to perform general abdominal, small parts, OB-GYN, and limited vascular sonography on varied patient populations.
Ability to work effectively as a team player.
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and congenital and acquired pathology as they relate to ultrasound procedures.
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in the functional area.
Knowledge of PACS networks and other electronic image-processing and image-development systems.
Knowledge 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 and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

Document observations made during procedures for final interpretation by a physician or other qualified medical professional, and obtain pertinent diagnostic images for record documentation when presenting cases.
Maintain ultrasound equipment and accessories in functional condition and report problems to the Lead Tech and supervisor.
Explain the examination process to patients and instruct and assist them throughout procedures.
Operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment, observe sound-wave patterns, produce and process diagnostic images, and present completed sonograms to physicians.
Participate in maintaining records for research cases and, as needed, evaluating new equipment for research or possible future departmental use.
Perform sonographic procedures using high-frequency ultrasonic sound waves to detect abnormalities, including masses, abscesses, and stones.
Perform infection-prevention techniques, including CIDEX testing and neutralization and disposal.
Handle and clean probes according to procedures when necessary.
Perform basic Doppler scans within allotted time frames and demonstrate appropriate Doppler technique, documentation, and imaging settings.
Review patient medical history in the chart information system.
Reload prior examinations for comparison.
Use ancillary equipment appropriately, including Kinetdx and PACS.
Check examinations for required views and adequate demonstration of anatomy.
Complete examinations within the required timeframe.
Comply with hospital policies and procedures, Service Standards, Code of Conduct, Joint Commission requirements, and applicable safety and quality programs.