Vascular Sonographer - Per Diem

Sutter Health•Santa Clara, CA

3d•$73 - $101

About The Position

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD Position Overview: Per Diem: 10% pay differential in lieu of benefits. Anticipated Schedule: This per diem need is predominantly on Fridays. Every Friday, 8-hour shift between 8:30 am – 5 pm. Multi-Site: This position may require coverage across Santa Clara, Mountain View, and Burlingame. Competently performs routine and specialized sonography procedures of moderate complexity to produce quality images to physicians and other health care providers for the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of injury or disease. Works independently, exercising sound judgment, and executing developed clinical skills on challenging diagnostic procedures and situations to deliver accurate results in a timely manner. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department. Job Description: Sonographer II Education: Graduation from an accredited formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program OR possession of ARDMS evidencing completion of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program Certification & Licensure: ARDMS-American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Upon Hire BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Upon Hire RVT-Registered Vascular Technician Upon Hire And one of the following: AB-Abdomen certification Upon Hire BR-Breast certification Upon Hire FE-Fetal Echocardiography certification Upon Hire OB/GYN-Obstetrics & Gynecology Upon Hire PS-Pediatric Sonography Upon Hire Typical Experience: 2 years of recent relevant experience. Sonographer III Education: Graduation from an accredited formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program OR possession of ARDMS evidencing completion of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program Certification & Licensure: ARDMS-American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Upon Hire BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Upon Hire RVT-Registered Vascular Technician Upon Hire And two of the following: AB-Abdomen certification Upon Hire BR-Breast certification Upon Hire FE-Fetal Echocardiography certification Upon Hire OB/GYN-Obstetrics & Gynecology Upon Hire PS-Pediatric Sonography Upon Hire Typical Experience: 5 years of recent relevant experience. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Intermediate knowledge of diagnostic sonography principles, procedures, views, and equipment, including some experience responding to traumas and various hospital emergencies. Proficient in performing sonographic examinations with a solid 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. Well-developed 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 Working 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). Ability to: ◦ prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines. ◦ work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions. ◦ identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options. ◦ ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI). ◦ build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Working at Sutter Health Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization. As a result, you are empowered to apply your passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program OR possession of ARDMS evidencing completion of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
ARDMS-American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Upon Hire
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Upon Hire
RVT-Registered Vascular Technician Upon Hire
AB-Abdomen certification Upon Hire OR BR-Breast certification Upon Hire OR FE-Fetal Echocardiography certification Upon Hire OR OB/GYN-Obstetrics & Gynecology Upon Hire OR PS-Pediatric Sonography Upon Hire (one of these for Sonographer II, two of these for Sonographer III)
Intermediate knowledge of diagnostic sonography principles, procedures, views, and equipment, including some experience responding to traumas and various hospital emergencies.
Proficient in performing sonographic examinations with a solid 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.
Well-developed 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
Working 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).
Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ability to ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
Ability to build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

Competently performs routine and specialized sonography procedures of moderate complexity to produce quality images to physicians and other health care providers for the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of injury or disease.
Works independently, exercising sound judgment, and executing developed clinical skills on challenging diagnostic procedures and situations to deliver accurate results in a timely manner.
Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring, and effective communication.
Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.
May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department.

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