Cardiac Sonographer Jobs in Sacramento, CA

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program.
• Hold RCS (CCI)—Registered Cardiac Sonographer, or ARDMS RDCS (AE for adult or PE for pediatric) certification.
• Hold BLS—Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
• At least two years of paid experience is listed as preferred experience; Sonographer II requires a minimum of two years of experience.
• Adult TTE experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of diagnostic cardiac sonography principles, procedures, and views, and of the operation and maintenance of imaging equipment.
• Proficiency performing cardiac sonographic examinations and a solid understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• Time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and related systems, including RIS, LIS, EHR, EPIC, and PACS.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple tasks amid interruptions, and resolve standard problems using established options.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to perform stress echocardiograms and treadmill stress testing.
• Ability to perform complex adult transthoracic echocardiograms, bubble studies, ultrasound enhancing agent studies, and AV and VV optimization.
• Ability to compose preliminary reports.
• Experience responding to traumas and hospital emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic cardiac sonography procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics.
• Perform commonly conducted outpatient adult echocardiography procedures.
• Recognize, prioritize, and communicate suspicious or abnormal results.
• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
• Protect the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
• Collaborate with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
• Travel to surrounding clinics when required by service-line needs.

Benefits

• Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.