Relief Echo Sonographer weekends required
Relief Echo Sonographer weekends required
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Day 08 Hour (United States of America)Position: Echo Sonographer
Schedule: Weekends
Department: Echocardiogram
Location: Palo Alto California & Cardiovascular Health Network
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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 120140 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.
A Brief Overview
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.
A Brief Overview
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.
What you will do
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 echocardiography 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.
Qualifications
Requirement met by License/Certification Requirement
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for providers issued by the American Heart Association
RDCS Reg Diag Card Sonographer or
CCI Cardiovascular Credentialing International
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
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
These principles apply to ALL employees:
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute CICARE standards for all of patients families and towards each other. CICARE is the foundation of Stanfords patientexperience and represents a framework for patientcentered interactions. Simply put we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars from the patient and familys perspective:
Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination
Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination inall ofits policies and practices including the area of employment. Accordingly SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression religion age national or ethnic origin political beliefs marital status medical condition genetic information veteran status or disability or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders members of all racial and ethnic groups people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $75.16 $84.64 per hourThe salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity experience education specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
Employment Type
Part-Time
