Sonographer

Job Details

• Shifts Available: Days 10 hours. Rotating w/ weekends 40 hours/week;
  
• Work location; Onsite; Palo Alto CA
  

• 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 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.
  
• 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.
  
• 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 & spectral scale setting at a velocity that demonstrates psv after flow direction and angle correction displayed appropriate to vessel
  
• 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
  

Requirements

• Requirement met by License/Certification Requirement.
  

• BLS Basic Life Support
  
• ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  

• Recent hospital experience preferred
  
• Preferred: RDMS AB/OB and RVT hospital experience
  

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
  
• 401k