Per Diem Cardiac Echo Sonographer (Research)

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - San Francisco (ZSFG Division of Cardiology) is recruiting an Adult Echo (Cardiac) Sonographer to perform research ultrasound studies of the heart, including 2-D, M-mode, Doppler, and color interrogation. You will explain procedures to patients, collect and analyze data, and assist with TEE sterilization and supply management.

The role emphasizes quality and adherence to lab and hospital protocols, with opportunities to contribute to study reports and metric

Qualifications

• Two years of college with physiology, psychology and electronics
• Graduation from an accredited Cardiac Sonography program
• ARDMS and/or CCI certification or equivalent training
• 2 years of working and scanning experience in an echocardiography lab after graduation
• Familiarity with GE and Philips equipment
• Fluency in a second language
• Previous work in research, teaching/mentoring, or quality improvement projects

Responsibilities

• Perform research ultrasound studies of the heart including 2-D, M-mode, Doppler and color interrogation
• Explain the purpose and procedure of each test to the patient/research subject in a professional and compassionate manner
• Collect and analyze data using the ultrasound machine to process echocardiograms including data entry, editing and analysis
• Conduct online interpretation of studies to select appropriate data measurements for analysis
• Maintain quality, hygiene and follow laboratory and hospital protocols
• Provide recommendations to the PI on appropriate metrics for follow-up and generate new reports
• Assist with TEE probe sterilization procedures, inventory and stocking of supplies, and exam room cleanliness

Education

Two years of college (physiology, psychology, electronics)

Graduation from an accredited Cardiac Sonography program

ARDMS/CCI certification

2 years echocardiography lab experience post-graduation

Tools

GE equipment

Philips equipment

Job description

University of California - San Francisco (ZSFG Division of Cardiology) is recruiting an Adult Echo (Cardiac) Sonographer to perform research ultrasound studies of the heart, including 2-D, M-mode, Doppler, and color interrogation. You will explain procedures to patients, collect and analyze data, and assist with TEE sterilization and supply management.

The role emphasizes quality and adherence to lab and hospital protocols, with opportunities to contribute to study reports and metric