Relief Echo Sonographer
Company: Stanford Health Care
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
0.0 FTE Part time Day - 08 Hour R2437055 Onsite 70779
ECHOCARDIOGRAM Allied Health 300 Pasteur Dr,PALO ALTO,CaliforniaIf
you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we
encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job
openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered.Day - 08 Hour
(United States of America)*A Brief Overview*Under the direct
supervision of the supervisor/manager and a physician in the
department, who is responsible for the use and interpretation of
ultrasound procedures, conducts sonographic procedures on assigned
patients through the use of ultrasound diagnostic equipment. Does
not supplant the physician in the sphere of decision making
required to establish a diagnosis, but will assist in gathering
sonographic and other medical data necessary to reach a medical
diagnosis and decision. This position ensures that equipment is
constantly functional and ready for immediate use. Maintains
records and reports on equipment, procedures performed and
billing.*What you will do** Documents observations made during the
procedure for final interpretation by the physician or other
qualified medical professional; obtains pertinent diagnostic images
for record documentation when presenting cases* Ensures that
ultrasound equipment & accessories are maintained and functioning.
Reports problems to Lead Tech and supervisor.* Explains examination
process to the patient and instructs and assists patient throughout
the procedure* Operates diagnostic ultrasound equipment, observes
sound wave pattern produced. Produces and processes diagnostic
images and presents completed sonograms to physician.* Participates
in maintaining records for research cases. Participates as needed
in evaluation of new equipment for research or possible future use
in department.* Performs a variety of echo-cardiography procedures
utilizing ultrasonic high frequency.* Performs appropriate
infection prevention techniques* Performs proper probe handling &
cleaning according to procedures if necessary* Perform proper
Doppler technique and documentation of Doppler information, color
and Doppler spectral imaging, color & spectral scale* Reviews
patient medical history in chart information system. Reloads prior
exams for comparison. Utilizes ancillary equipment appropriately
(Xcelera PACS - Picture Archiving and Communication systems).*
Spots check exams for required views and adequate demonstration of
anatomy. Completes exam within required timeframe.*Qualifications**
Requirement met by License/Certification Requirement.* BLS - Basic
Life Support* RDCS - Reg Diag Card Sonographer or* CCI -
Cardiovascular Credentialing Internation*Experience
Qualifications** One (1) year of progressively responsible and
directly related work experience, Preferred*Required Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities** 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 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 ultrasonic procedure/test to
be performed* Ability to work effectively as a team player*
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and congenital/acquired 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,
and the propagation of ultrasound through tissues* Knowledge of
safety principles and procedures related to ultrasound procedures
and equipment* Knowledge of ultrasound diagnostic procedures and
equipment/instrumentation*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 Stanfords
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 familys 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#LI-BS1*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 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.*Base Pay
Scale: Generally starting at $73.14 - $82.37 per hourThe salary of
the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety
of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity,
experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is
not a promise of a particular wage.Job Type: Part-timePay: $73.14 -
$82.37 per hourMedical specialties:* CardiologyWork Location: In
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