Cardiac Sonographer

Cardiac Sonographer

Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation MPD

Position Overview: Performs diagnostic cardiac sonography procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with policies, values and mission of the organization. Responsible for commonly performed echocardiography procedures with consistent proficiency. Procedures include: two dimensional transthoracic echocardiograms, exercise/dobutamine stress echocardiograms, agitated saline (bubble) studies, UEA (ultrasound enhancing agent) echocardiograms. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Job Description:

Cardiac Sonographer I

Education:

• Graduate from an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program

Certification & Licensure:

• RCS (CCI)-Registered Cardiac Sonographer OR ARDMS (RDCS AE for adult or RDCS PE for pediatric)
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider OR ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Skills & Knowledge:

• General knowledge of diagnostic cardiac sonography principles, procedures, and views as well as the operation and maintenance of imaging equipment.
• Capable of performing routine cardiac sonographic examinations as well as a basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• Good time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline
• Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and related information systems (Radiology (RIS), laboratory (LIS), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and picture archive and communication system (PACS).
• Work under close supervision or within clearly defined procedures to complete assignments within established timeframes.
• Use existing procedures to identify and solve routine or standard problems.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient's PHI.
• Builds and collaborates relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Cardiac Sonographer II

Education:

• Graduate from an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program. OR Graduation from an accredited formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or equivalent education that meets the credentialing requirement pathway

Certification & Licensure:

• RCS (CCI)-Registered Cardiac Sonographer OR ARDMS (RDCS AE for adult or RDCS PE for pediatric)
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Required Experience:

• 2 years recent relevant experience.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Intermediate knowledge of diagnostic cardiac sonography principles, procedures, and views as well as the operation and maintenance of imaging equipment, including some experience responding to traumas and various hospital emergencies.
• Proficient in performing cardiac sonographic examinations with a solid understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology so as to recognize, prioritize and communicate suspicious or abnormal results.
• Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and related information systems (Radiology (RIS), laboratory (LIS), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and picture archive and communication system (PACS).
• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient's PHI.
• Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Cardiac Sonographer III

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program

Certification & Licensure:

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

2 of the following:

• RCS (CCI)-Registered Cardiac Sonographer
• ACS (CCI) - Advanced Cardiac Sonographer
• ARDMS - RDCS(AE) - Adult
• ARDMS - RDCS(PE) - Pediatric
• ARDMS - RDCS(FE) - Fetal

OR Performs one of the following:

• Acquisition and post processing high complexity 3D/4D imaging and strain imaging
• Imaging pre and post structural heart transthoracic echocardiograms
• Left ventricular Assist Device and ECMO Imaging
• Cardiac transplant patients
• Adult congenital patients
• Involvement in cardiac research projects that incorporate echocardiography
• Vascular modalities in addition to cardiac imaging
• Cardiac MRI acquisition and analysis

Required Experience:

• 5 years recent relevant experience.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Advanced knowledge of diagnostic cardiac sonography principles, procedures, views, and equipment, including substantial experience responding to traumas, code blues, medical alerts, STAT calls, and various hospital emergencies.
• Skilled in performing cardiac sonographic examinations with an extensive understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology so as to recognize, prioritize and communicate suspicious or abnormal results.
• Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline
• Robust knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and related information systems (Radiology (RIS), laboratory (LIS), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and picture archive and communication system (PACS).
• Prioritize activities and work within defined policies, procedures, and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines; help determine appropriate approach for new assignments
• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Use experience and existing precedents or procedures to resolve atypical or infrequent problems; provide informal guidance and support to junior team members.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient's PHI.
• Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives

Job Shift: Days

Schedule: Full Time

Shift Hours: 8

Days of the Week: Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements: Occasionally

Benefits: Yes

Unions: No

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours: 32

Employee Status: Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $73.37 to $91.71 / hour. Cardiac Sonographer I Pay Range is $69.