Sr Cardiac Sonographer - Relocation Assistance

Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford; California, Palo Alto (MO, CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cardiac Sonographer II to join their team. This role involves performing complex congenital cardiac ultrasound studies and requires a strong understanding of cardiac pathology and hemodynamics. The ideal candidate will excel in critical thinking, communication, and patient care, ensuring high-quality imaging and patient interactions. Join a mission-driven organization that values diversity and offers opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited cardiac ultrasound program required.
• Two years of congenital cardiac sonography experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform congenital cardiac ultrasound studies independently.
• Train echocardiography learners and maintain equipment.

Skills

Echocardiography

Cardiac Ultrasound

Critical Thinking

Communication

Patient Care

Education

Accredited Cardiac Ultrasound Program

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PACS Network

Ultrasound Equipment

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.

Job Description

Job Summary

Relocation assistance from $3,000 to $10,000 may apply based on distance.

This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level, and purpose of the job.

Under the direction of the echocardiography laboratory leadership, the cardiac sonographer II is responsible for the independent performance and acquisition of normal to complex congenital cardiac ultrasound studies. Demonstrates knowledge of congenital cardiac abnormalities, cardiac pathology, palliative/corrective congenital heart procedures, cardiac hemodynamic principles, and understands 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. Participates in training of a variety of echocardiography learners. Utilizes previous imaging and other medical data necessary to allow for comprehensive understanding of a patient's condition to help reach a diagnosis. Shows a high capacity for critical thinking, judgement, and skill throughout the role. Helps to ensure 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.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.

• Reviews indications for exam and other pertinent medical information in preparation for the echocardiogram.
• Responsible for the independent performance and acquisition of normal to complex congenital cardiac transthoracic ultrasound studies.
• 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.
• Utilizes previous imaging and other medical data necessary to allow for comprehensive understanding of a patient's condition to help reach a diagnosis.
• 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. Participates with leadership to resolve technical issues.
• 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

• Education: Successful completion of an accredited cardiac ultrasound program. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience: Two (2) years of congenital cardiac sonography experience and progressively responsible and direct work experience.
• License/Credential: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Pediatric Echocardiography (PE), and either Fetal Echocardiography (FE) or Adult Echocardiography (AE) credential with ARDMS; Fetal Echocardiography (FE) preferred. Or, Registered Congenital Cardiovascular Sonographer (RCCS) credential with CCI and Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS).

Knowledge

• Ability to apply judgement and make informed decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with 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 populations.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and congenital/acquired cardiac pathology as they relate to ultrasound diagnostics.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in this area.
• Knowledge of PACS network principles and ultrasound physics.
• Knowledge of ultrasound diagnostic procedures and equipment/instrumentation.

Physical Requirements

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Information

Pay Range

Compensation depends on the role's level and requirements. Salary is typically at the minimum to mid-range, based on education, experience, and other factors. The hourly range is $78.69 to $89.22.

Stanford Medicine Children's Health values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply, including those with criminal convictions, in accordance with applicable laws.