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

Cardiac Sonographer

Location

• Palo Alto, California

Schedule

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

Contract Length

• 13 weeks, with potential for extension

Required Qualifications

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

Required Skills

• Knowledge of ultrasound diagnostic procedures and equipment/instrumentation
• Ability to interpret physician instructions and patient medical and clinical records to determine the ultrasound procedure to perform
• Ability to perform echocardiography on a varied patient population
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and congenital/acquired cardiac pathology as they relate to ultrasound diagnostic procedures
• Ability to apply judgment and make informed decisions
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to work effectively as a team player
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in the functional area
• Knowledge of PACS principles and/or other electronic image processing and image development systems
• Knowledge of ultrasound physics
• Knowledge of safety principles and procedures related to ultrasound procedures and equipment

Role Overview

• Performs diagnostic cardiac ultrasound studies for patients of all ages
• Assists with complex congenital cardiac studies
• Reviews exam indications and relevant medical information before the echocardiogram
• Uses ultrasound equipment to obtain diagnostic images
• Presents and reviews echocardiographic studies with a physician and obtains additional images as requested
• Performs quantitative assessment of echocardiographic data
• Documents observations and quantifications in PACS for final review
• Ensures studies are archived on the PACS network
• Helps maintain ultrasound equipment and accessories
• Participates in quality improvement meetings