Cardiac Sonographer
Palo Alto, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Cardiac Sonographer

Location

Palo Alto, California

Schedule

• 8-hour day shifts
• Potential rotating weekends
• Block scheduling is flexible
• On-call, holiday, weekend, and outreach clinic coverage may be assigned

Assignment Length

• 13 weeks, with potential for extension

Start Timing

• ASAP

Required Qualifications

• Cardiac Sonographer (10 years of experience)
• Cardiac Sonographer experience within the last year
• RDCS or PE
• RCCS
• Successful completion of an accredited cardiac ultrasound program

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and acquire structurally normal cardiac ultrasound studies
• Assist with complex congenital cardiac studies
• Perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasound studies for patients of all ages across hospital environments
• Review exam indications and relevant medical information before the echocardiogram
• Obtain and review echocardiographic studies with the physician and acquire additional images as requested
• Document observations and quantifications in the cardiology PACS for final review and interpretation
• Help maintain ultrasound equipment and accessories
• Participate in quality improvement meetings

Relevant Skills

• Knowledge of ultrasound diagnostic procedures, equipment, and instrumentation
• Ability to interpret physician instructions and patient records to determine the appropriate ultrasound procedure
• Ability to perform echocardiography on a varied patient population
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and congenital/acquired cardiac pathology as they relate to ultrasound
• Knowledge of ultrasound physics, safety principles, and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with diverse teams
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to use computer systems and software in the functional area