Cardiac Sonographer

Stanford Medicine Children's Health; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford seeks a Cardiac Sonographer I to perform and acquire structurally normal cardiac ultrasound studies under leadership. The role includes assisting with complex congenital studies and progressing toward competency in congenital anatomy and physiology.

The professional collaborates with laboratory leadership to identify required imaging and participates in outreach clinics, including weekend duties as part of a patient-centered cardiology team.

Responsibilities

• Perform and acquire structurally normal cardiac ultrasound studies.
• Assist with complex congenital studies and develop competency in congenital anatomy and physiology.
• Demonstrate knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and hemodynamics.
• Collaborate with laboratory leadership to determine the diagnostic imaging needed to answer clinical questions.
• Participate in outreach clinics and weekend duties.

Job description

Company Description

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.

Company Description

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.

Job ID:

LP_00026758-2659262

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job. Under the direction of the echocardiography laboratory leadership, the cardiac sonographer I is responsible for the performance and acquisition of structurally normal cardiac ultrasound studies. Assists with complex congenital cardiac studies; works towards competency of complex congenital anatomy and physiology. Demonstrates knowledge of normal cardiac anatomy, physiology, and hemodynamics. Works towards knowledge of congenital cardiac abnormalities, cardiac pathology, and palliative/corrective congenital heart procedures. Collaborates with laboratory leadership to understand the diagnostic imaging necessary to answer the clinical questions. Performs diagnostic cardiac ultrasound studies on assigned patients of all ages and across all hospital environments. 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. Engages leadership to ensure that equipment remains functional. Participates in outreach clinics, weekend