Echo-Sonographer - CVH Network/Emeryville/Pleasanton
Company: Stanford Health Care
Location: Emeryville
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
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(United States of America) Echo Sonographer This is a Stanford
Health Care job.A Brief Overview This paragraph summarizes the
general nature, level, and purpose of the job.Under the direct
supervision of the supervisor/manager and a physician in the
department, who is responsible forthe use and interpretation of
ultrasound procedures, conducts sonographic procedures on assigned
patients usingultrasound diagnostic equipment. Does not supplant
the physician in the sphere of decision making required toestablish
a diagnosis but will assist in gathering sonographic and other
medical data necessary to reach amedical diagnosis and decision.
This position ensures that equipment is constantly functional and
ready forimmediate use. Maintains records and reports on equipment,
procedures performed and billing. Essential FunctionsThe essential
functions listed are typical examples of work performed by
positions in this job classification. Theyare not designed to
contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all
duties, tasks, andresponsibilities. Employees may also perform
other duties as assigned.Employees must abide by all Joint
Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to
culturaldiversity, patient care, patient's 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
SafetyGoals, and licensure and health screenings. Employee must
perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the
C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital.C-I-CARE is the foundation of
Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for
patient-centeredinteractions.--- Documents observations made during
the procedure for final interpretation by the physician or
otherqualified medical professional; obtains pertinent diagnostic
images for record documentation whenpresenting cases--- Ensures
that ultrasound equipment & accessories are maintained and
functioning. Reports problems toLead 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 andprocesses diagnostic images and presents completed
sonograms to physician.--- Participates in maintaining records for
research cases. Participates as needed in evaluation of
newequipment 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 spectralimaging, color & spectral scale--- Reviews patient
medical history in chart information system. Reloads prior exams
for comparison. Utilizesancillary equipment appropriately (Xcelera
PACS - Picture Archiving and Communication systems).--- Spots check
exams for required views and adequate demonstration of anatomy.
Completes exam withinrequired timeframe. Minimum
RequirementsEducation: Requirement met by License/Certification
Requirement.Experience:License/Certification:- BLS - Basic Life
SupportAnd one of the following certifications:- RDCS-Registered
Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or- CCI-Cardiovascular Credentialing
International Any combination of education and experience that
would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilitiesas
well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is
qualifying. Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesThese are the
observable and measurable attributes and skills required to
successfully perform the essentialfunctions of the job and are
generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education,
orlicensure/certification.--- 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 atall 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 ofultrasonic
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
andinterpretation 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 imagedevelopment 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/instrumentationPhysical Requirements and Working
ConditionsThe Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which
the job is typically performed are available from theOccupational
Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable
individuals with disabilities toperform the essential functions of
the job. These principles apply to ALL employees:SHC Commitment to
Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family ExperienceStanford 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 Stanford's 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 family's
perspective:
Keywords: Stanford Health Care, San Francisco , Echo-Sonographer - CVH Network/Emeryville/Pleasanton, Healthcare , Emeryville, California
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