Cardiovascular Sonographer

**Organization**:
SGMF-Sutter Gould Med Foundation

**Position Overview**:
Performs diagnostic cardiac sonography procedures of high complexity to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with policies, values and mission of the organization. Responsible for all commonly performed echocardiography procedures in the department with a high level of competence.

In addition to those performed by Levels I & II, performs:

- adult congenital heart echocardiograms
- cardiac research projects

May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department.

**EDUCATION**
- Graduate from an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program.

**CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE**

Level I or II:

- RCS (CCI)-Registered Cardiac Sonographer OR ARDMS (RDCS AE for adult or RDCS PE for pediatric)
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Level III

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

2 of the following:

- RCS (CCI)-Registered Cardiac Sonographer
- ACS (CCI) - Advanced Cardiac Sonographer
- ARDMS - RDCS(AE) - Adult
- ARDMS - RDCS(PE) - Pediatric
- ARDMS - RDCS(FE) - Fetal
- ARDMS - RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist

**PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN**:

- Level I - No experience required.
- Level II - Minimum of 2 years of experience.
- Level III - Minimum of 5 years of experience.

**SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE (will vary by level)**
- Intermediate knowledge of diagnostic cardiac sonography principles, procedures, and views as well as the operation and maintenance of imaging equipment, including some experience responding to traumas and various hospital emergencies.
- Proficient in performing cardiac sonographic examinations with a solid understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology so as to recognize, prioritize and communicate suspicious or abnormal results.
- Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
- Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline
- Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
- Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
- Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
- Ensure the privacy of each patient’s PHI.
- Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

**Job Shift**:
Days

**Schedule**:
Per Diem/Casual

**Shift Hours**:
10

**Days of the Week**:
Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

**Weekend Requirements**:
None

**Benefits**:
No

**Unions**:
No

**Position Status**:
Non-Exempt

**Weekly Hours**:
1

**Employee Status**:
Per Diem/Casual

**Number of Openings**:
1

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $52.91 to $66.13 / hour. Cardiovascular Sonographer II Pay Range is $55.55 to $69.44 / hour. Cardiovascular Sonographer III Pay Range is $61.25 to $76.56 / hour.