Sonographer

Diagnostic Imaging Specialist

This is a Stanford Health Care - University Healthcare Alliance job. Under general supervision performs diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease and injuries. This includes operating conventional equipment and advanced imaging software such as the color Doppler, pulse wave and M mode in order to obtain imaging of designated body areas. May perform or assist physicians in carrying out more complex examinations.

Distinguishing Characteristics: Able to operate General Electric Loqic 7, 8, 9 and E10. Volusum, Hitachi Aloka, Accuson.

What you will do:

• Performs specialized and routine diagnostic procedures.
• Exhibiting a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise, explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Gives proper breathing instructions, maneuvers and adjustments to patient positions to perform dynamic images.
• Obtains imaging scanning parameters based on height, weight, area of body involved, and patients' ability to cooperate.
• Applies knobology and patient position.
• Adjusts equipment controls to set optimal factors for producing images of proper detail, depth, and accuracy.
• Practices standard precautions and proper sterilization techniques.
• Prepares images for interpretation by radiologist or Clinician.
• Acquire, process images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
• Assists radiologists by completing worksheets to communicate findings of diagnostic examinations.
• Scans worksheets and consent forms into PACS.
• Performs other duties as assigned and participates in organization projects as assigned.
• Adheres to safety, P4P's (if applicable), HIPAA and compliance policies.

Education Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of a two (2) year accredited program in Ultrasound.

Experience Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of experience or more, with at least one (1) year of Certification in Specialty.
• Experience with operation of Trophon autoclave sterilization system preferred.
• Experience with Epic, SECTRA PACS and PACSGear preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Competent in professional, technical, and leadership skills as obtained to be adequate by the site Manager.
• Must have superior patient care and communication skills to effectively present information to individuals and groups with high degree of Imaging services knowledge.
• Ability to perform all general diagnostic and routine duties on patients of all ages as obtained by the employer.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills for supervising modalities (i.e. staff scheduling, ordering supplies, reviewing and updating workflow).
• Plans, organizes, and presents information to Imaging staff.
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems for smooth interdisciplinary operations.
• Must possess adequate computer skills to navigate in electronic medical records system, digital systems and peripheral equipment.
• Ability to work with others in a flexible, cooperative and collaborative manner.
• Requires concentration to handle varying procedures and interruptions.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers and
• RDMS-AB - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-Abdomen or
• RDMS-OB/GYN - Registered Diagnostic Med Sonographer-OB/GYN or
• RDMS-BR - Registered Diagnostic Med Sonogra-Breast or
• Fetal Echocardiography – RDMS-FE or
• RDMS-PS - Diag Med Sonogra-Pediatric or
• RMSKS – Musculoskeletal Sonographer or
• RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist

Physical Demands and Work Conditions Physical Demands:

• Occasional Sitting.
• Constant Walking.
• Constant Standing.
• Constant Bending.
• Frequent Squatting.
• Occasional Climbing.
• Occasional Kneeling.
• Seldom Crawling.
• Constant Hand Use.
• Frequent Repetitive Motion Hand Use.
• Frequent Grasping.
• Occasional Fine Manipulation.
• Frequent Pushing and Pulling.
• Occasional Reaching (above shoulder level).
• Frequent Twisting and Turning (Neck and Waist).
• Constant Vision (Color, Peripheral, Distance, Focus).

Lifting:

• Frequent lifting of 0 - 10 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of 11 - 20 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of 21 - 30 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of 31 - 40 lbs.
• Seldom lifting of 40+ lbs.

Carrying:

• Frequent lifting of 0 - 10 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of 11 - 20 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of 21 - 30 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of 31 - 40 lbs.
• Seldom lifting of 40+ lbs.

Working Environment:

• Seldom Driving cars, trucks, forklifts and other equipment.
• Constant Working around equipment and machinery. Clinical equipment and machinery.
• Seldom Walking on uneven ground.
• Seldom Exposure to excessive noise.
• Seldom Exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity or wetness.
• Seldom Exposure to dust, gas, fumes or chemicals.
• Seldom Working at heights.
• Frequent Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement.
• Seldom Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment.
• Frequent Use of respirator.
• Constant Working with biohazards such as blood borne pathogens, hospital waste, etc.. Hazardous drugs included.

Blood Borne Pathogens:

• Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues

Travel Requirements:

• 20% travel:

These principles apply to ALL employees: SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery. You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family's perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic