Cardiac Sonographer
Palo Alto, California
Stanford Medicine Childrens Health - 725 Welch Rd

Cardiac Sonographer

Location

Palo Alto, California

Contract Length

13 weeks

Schedule

40 hours per week, 8 hours per day

Required Qualifications

• Cardiac Sonographer experience within the last year
• One year of Cardiac Sonographer experience
• One of the following credentials:

  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
  • Pediatric Echocardiography (PE)
  • Registered Congenital Cardiovascular Sonographer (RCCS)
• Successful completion of an accredited cardiac ultrasound program

Required Experience and Skills

• Knowledge of ultrasound diagnostic procedures and equipment/instrumentation
• Ability to interpret physician instructions and patient medical and clinical records to determine the type of 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, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse groups and gain cooperation
• 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 principles of the PACS network and/or other electronic image processing and image development systems
• Knowledge of principles of ultrasound physics
• Knowledge of safety principles and procedures related to ultrasound procedures and equipment

Job 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 pertinent medical information before the echocardiogram
• Use ultrasound equipment to obtain diagnostic images according to imaging protocols
• Present and review echocardiographic studies with a physician and obtain additional images as requested
• Perform quantitative assessment of echocardiographic data
• Assist in gathering ultrasound and other medical data needed for diagnosis
• Document observations and quantifications in the cardiology PACS for final review and interpretation
• Ensure studies are archived on the cardiology PACS network
• Maintain equipment functionality and report technical issues
• Participate in outreach clinics, weekend and holiday coverage, and on-call services as assigned
• Attend regular quality improvement meetings