Travel Ultrasound Technologist
Palo Alto, CA
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
The healthcare provider: Ultrasonographer Echo in the ULTRA ECHO specialty located in the area. This role involves performing diagnostic cardiac ultrasound studies, including complex congenital cardiac assessments, on patients of all ages across various hospital environments. The position requires collaboration with laboratory leadership to ensure high-quality imaging and accurate diagnoses.

Job Details

• Position Description: Under the direction of the echocardiography laboratory leadership, the Cardiac Sonographer I is responsible for the performance and acquisition of structurally normal cardiac ultrasound studies. Assists with complex congenital cardiac studies; works towards competency of complex congenital anatomy and physiology. Demonstrates knowledge of normal cardiac anatomy, physiology, and hemodynamics. Works towards knowledge of congenital cardiac abnormalities, cardiac pathology, and palliative/corrective congenital heart procedures. Collaborates with laboratory leadership to understand the diagnostic imaging necessary to answer clinical questions. Performs diagnostic cardiac ultrasound studies on assigned patients of all ages and across all hospital environments. Assists in gathering ultrasound, and other medical data necessary to allow the physician to reach a medical diagnosis. Shows a high capacity for critical thinking, judgement, and skill throughout the role. Engages leadership to ensure that equipment remains functional. Participates in outreach clinics, weekend, holiday coverage, and on-call services as assigned. Maintains records and reports on equipment, procedures performed and billing.
• Essential Functions: Reviews indications for exam and other pertinent medical information in preparation for the echocardiogram. Responsible for the performance and acquisition of structurally normal cardiac ultrasound studies. Assists with complex congenital cardiac studies. Performs appropriate infection prevention. Identifies patient per policy, including an introduction and explanation of the examination process to the patient, creates a warm environment for patients and family, instructs and assists patient throughout the procedure. Utilizes ultrasound equipment to obtain diagnostic images on patients with anatomy ranging from normal to complex in accordance with imaging protocols. Presents and reviews echocardiographic studies with physician and obtains additional images as requested. Performs quantitative assessment of echocardiographic data in accordance with imaging protocols. Assists in gathering ultrasound, and other medical data necessary to allow the physician to reach a medical diagnosis. Completes studies in an efficient manner. Utilizing the cardiology PACS, documents observations and quantifications made during the study for final review and interpretation by the reading physician or other qualified medical professional. Ensures studies are archived on the cardiology PACS network. Engages with leadership when technical issues arise. Assists leadership to ensure ultrasound equipment & accessories maintain functionality. Attends regular quality improvement meetings.
• Schedule: 13 weeks, with potential for extension, ASAP starts. 8-hour days, potential rotating weekends, flexible block scheduling. Some positions are at outreach sites (Emeryville, Walnut Creek, etc.).
• Required Qualifications: Successful completion of an accredited cardiac ultrasound program, Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Congenital Cardiovascular Sonographer (RCCS) credential, with experience working with patients of varied age groups. Knowledge of ultrasound diagnostic procedures, anatomy, physiology, and congenital/acquired cardiac pathology. Ability to interpret physician instructions and patient medical and clinical records to determine ultrasound procedures. Strong communication skills and effective teamwork abilities.
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