Cardiac Sonographer Per Diem
Cardiac Sonographer Per Diem
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Job Description
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Organization:
PAMFPalo Alto Medical Foundation ALDPosition Overview:
Competently performs diagnostic cardiac sonography procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies values and mission of the organization. Responsible for all commonly performed echocardiography procedures in the department with a high level of competence.In addition to those performed by the Level I performs:
Transesophageal echocardiograms with or without three dimensional imaging
Intra operative transesophageal echocardiograms
Structural Heart Procedures in the cardiac Cath lab
complex congenital pediatric echocardiograms
May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department
Job Description:
These Principal Accountabilities Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example emergencies staff changes workload or technical development).
EDUCATION:
Other: Graduate from an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program.
OR Graduation from an accredited formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or equivalent education that meets the credentialing requirement pathway
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
RCS (CCI)Registered Cardiac Sonographer
OR ARDMS (RDCS AE for adult or RDCS PE for pediatric)
BLSBasic Life Support Healthcare Provider
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
2 years recent relevant experience.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Intermediate knowledge of diagnostic cardiac sonography principles procedures and views as well as the operation and maintenance of imaging equipment including some experience responding to traumas and various hospital emergencies.
Proficient in performing cardiac 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 nonmedical people.
Welldeveloped 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).
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 patients PHI.
Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Job Shift:
DaysSchedule:
Per Diem/CasualShift Hours:
8Days of the Week:
VariableWeekend Requirements:
NoneBenefits:
NoUnions:
NoPosition Status:
NonExemptWeekly Hours:
0Employee Status:
Per Diem/CasualSutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $70.55 to $88.18 / hourThe salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidates experience education skills licensure and certifications department equity training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.
Employment Type
Part-Time
