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About the Role

Under the direction of the echocardiography laboratory leadership, the senior cardiac sonographer is responsible for the independent acquisition of normal to complex congenital cardiac ultrasound studies. Demonstrates knowledge of congenital cardiac abnormalities, cardiac pathology, and palliative/corrective congenital heart procedures, and cardiac hemodynamic principles, and understands the diagnostic imaging that is necessary to answer the clinical questions. Uses diagnostic ultrasound to perform cardiac ultrasound studies on assigned patients of all ages and across all hospital environments. Participates in training of a variety of echocardiography learners. Assists in gathering ultrasound, and other medical data necessary to allow the physician to reach a medical diagnosis. Shows a high capacity for critical thinking, judgement, and skill throughout the role. Helps to ensures that equipment is functional and maintained for immediate use. Participates in outreach clinics, weekend, holiday coverage, and on-call services as assigned. Maintains records and reports on equipment, procedures performed and billing.

Responsibilities

Reviews indications for exam and other pertinent medical information in preparation for the echocardiogram.
Performs appropriate infection prevention.
Identifies patient per policy, including an introduction and explanation of the examination process to the patient, creates a warm environment for patients and family, instructs and assists patient throughout the procedure.
Utilizes ultrasound equipment to obtain diagnostic images on patients with anatomy ranging from normal to complex in accordance with imaging protocols.
Presents and reviews echocardiographic studies with physician and obtains additional images as requested.
Performs quantitative assessment of echocardiographic data in accordance with imaging protocols.
Completes studies in an efficient manner.
Utilizing the cardiology PACS, documents observations and quantifications made during the study for final review and interpretation by the reading physician or other qualified medical professional.
Ensures studies are archived on the cardiology PACS network.
Ensures that ultrasound equipment & accessories are maintained and functioning.
Participates with leadership to resolve technical issues.
Participates in maintaining records for research cases.
Participates in training of echocardiography learners.
Participates in regular quality improvement efforts.

Requirements

One (1) year of congenital cardiac sonography experience and progressively responsible and direct work experience.

Skills

Ability to apply judgement and make informed decisions.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and effective relationships with widely diverse groups, including individuals at all levels both within and outside the organization and gain their cooperation.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to interpret physician instructions and patient medical and clinical records to determine type of ultrasound procedure to be performed.
Ability to perform echocardiography on varied patient population.
Ability to work effectively as a team player.
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and congenital/acquired cardiac pathology as they relate to the use and interpretation of ultrasound diagnostic procedures.
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in 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.
Knowledge of ultrasound diagnostic procedures and equipment/instrumentation.

Location

Onsite

Work Type

Full-time
Rotating - 08 Hour

Experience Level

1 year of congenital cardiac sonography experience

Education Level

CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer by Cardiovascular Credentialing International or ARDMS by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Salary/Compensations

$87.70 to $99.04 per hour

About the Company

At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.

Equal Opportunity

Stanford Medicine Children's Health (SMCH) 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, SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, 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 groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.