Staff / Sr / Prin Cardiac Sonographer

UCSF Health, AG; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cardiac Sonographer to join their innovative team. In this role, you will perform echocardiographic studies, ensuring the highest quality images and accurate interpretations. You will collaborate with a talented team, contributing to quality improvement initiatives and managing technical innovations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to enhance your skills in a dynamic environment while making a significant impact on patient care. If you are passionate about advancing healthcare and eager to work in a leading medical center, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved cardiac sonographer training program required.
• Registry through ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI (RCCS, RCS) within 4 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform and record echocardiographic ultrasound studies per departmental guidelines.
• Assist with daily operations and manage technical innovations in the lab.

Skills

Echocardiography

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Flexibility in scheduling

Education

Approved cardiac sonographer training program

Formal accredited ultrasound training program

Tools

EPIC EMR

Syngo Dynamics system

Job description

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Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Medical Director of the Echocardiography Lab and Director of Echocardiography with direct supervision by the Adult Echo Lab Supervisor, performs and records routine echocardiographic ultrasound studies in accordance with departmental guidelines and protocols. Operates various types of ultrasound equipment, transducers, and adjunct devices on varied patient groups. Recognizes normal and pathological conditions and modifies the exam accordingly to ensure complete and accurate information is obtained. Prepares and positions patient for procedure by using established standards to achieve the highest quality image. Interprets acquired data and creates preliminary reports according to departmental procedures and job standards. Completes job duties with minimal clinical supervision. Works alongside other sonographer staff in a collegial manner to facilitate the completion of scheduled or ordered echocardiographic exams. Proficient skillset in providing all clinical modalities offered in the UCSF Echo Lab. Contributes to the team dynamic through communication, initiative, and productivity.

The Principal Cardiac Sonographer differentiates themselves as being a technical expert and clinical leader among the Adult echo lab. Additionally provides expertise in managing technical innovation in the lab, providing staff and sonography student/ housestaff training, and assumes accountability for assigned research-led initiatives. Assists in maintaining accreditation certification and participates in quality improvement projects. Promotes and educates fellow sonographers on the latest echocardiography innovations. Acts as charge by assisting with daily operations including assigning tasks, rotating sonographer responsibilities ensuring procedures/studies are covered. Serves as departmental contact for providers with emergent or discharge pending requests and assigns studies as needed.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $70.79 - $105.00 (Hourly Rate).

Required Qualifications:

• Completion/graduation of an approved cardiac sonographer training program
• Flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate shifts and coverage for weekends and holiday work at all UCSF Medical Center locations
• Previous experience performing adult cardiac echocardiograms
• Requires registry through ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI (RCCS, RCS) within 4 months of onboarding
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• BLS- Basic Life Support

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate of a formal accredited ultrasound training program from an approved school
• Academic hospital experience
• Experience with congenital heart disease patients and/or HCM patients
• Prefer adult congenital, structural heart, heart and lung transplant, and advanced heart failure experience. Experience with LVAD, ECMO, TAVR, Mitra-Clip, and other advanced therapies.
• Prefer EPIC EMR and Syngo Dynamics system experience.

About UCSF:

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.