Relief/Per Diem Sr. Sonographer - Rotating shifts (08HR)
Relief/Per Diem Sr. Sonographer - Rotating shifts (08HR)
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Rotating - 08 Hour (United States of America)
This is a Stanford Health Care job.
A Brief Overview
Under the supervision of the supervisor/manager and a physician in the department who is responsible for the useand interpretation of ultrasound procedures conducts sonographic procedures on assigned patients of all ages through the use of ultrasound diagnostic equipment. Performs vascular studies including peripheral vascular abdominal and carotid duplex scans as requested. Uses complex ultrasound equipment to perform echocardiographic procedures. Participates in training of residents and ultrasound students. Does not supplant the physician in the sphere of decision making required to establish a diagnosis but will assist in gathering sonographic duplex and other medical data necessary to reach a medical diagnosis and decision. Shows a high degree of judgment and skill in use of sonographic equipment. Ensures that equipment is constantly functional and maintained for immediate use. Maintains records and reports on equipment procedures performed and billing.
Locations
Stanford Health Care
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.
- Participates in training of residents and ultrasound students.
- Performs a variety of complex sonographic procedures utilizing ultrasonic high frequency sound waves to detect abnormalities including masses abscesses and stones.
- Performs appropriate infection prevention techniques including CIDEX testing neutralization disposal. Performs proper probe handling & cleaning according to procedures if necessary.
- Performs basic Doppler scans i.e.: hepatic/portal veins hepatic art venous Doppler studies renal transplant art/v. Doppler within allotted time frames; Spot check exams consistently show understanding and demonstration of proper doppler technique and documentation of doppler information color and doppler spectral imaging color & spectralscale setting at a velocity that demonstrates psv after flow direction and angle correction displayed appropriate to vessel.
- Performs procedures that require familiarity and use as needed the following equipment: 2D gray scale and color doppler and pulsed wave scanners BP cuffs & sphygmomanometer stethoscope analog strip chart recorder segmental blood pressure machine & hand held CW doppler.
- Performs without assistance the following exams: peripheral vascular duplex abdominal duplex segmental blood pressure & exercise testing carotids & other physiology exams as requested.
- Reviews patient medical history in chart information system. Reloads prior exams for comparison. Utilizes ancillary equipment appropriately (Kinetdx PACS - Picture Archiving and Communication systems).
- Spots check exams for required views and adequate demonstration of anatomy. Completes exam within required timeframe.
Education Qualifications
- Requirement met by License/Certification Requirement
Experience Qualifications
- One (1) year of progressively responsible and directly related work experience
Licenses and Certifications
- ARDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography
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 C-I-CARE standards for all of patients families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanfords patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered 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 non-discrimination 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 $78.19 - $88.05 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
