Diagnostic Sonographer

Role Summary

Stanford Health Care is seeking a skilled Diagnostic Sonographer to join our Echocardiogram department. As a key member of our team, you will conduct sonographic procedures on assigned patients using ultrasound diagnostic equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct sonographic procedures on assigned patients through the use of ultrasound diagnostic equipment.
• Document observations made during the procedure for final interpretation by the physician or other qualified medical professional.
• Ensure that ultrasound equipment & accessories are maintained and functioning.
• Explain examination process to the patient and instruct and assist patient throughout the procedure.
• Operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment, observe sound wave pattern produced, and produce and process diagnostic images.
• Participate in maintaining records for research cases and participate as needed in evaluation of new equipment for research or possible future use in department.
• Perform a variety of echo-cardiography procedures utilizing ultrasonic high frequency.
• Perform appropriate infection prevention techniques, proper probe handling & cleaning, and proper Doppler technique and documentation of Doppler information.
• Review patient medical history in chart information system, reload prior exams for comparison, and utilize ancillary equipment appropriately.
• Spot check exams for required views and adequate demonstration of anatomy and complete exam within required timeframe.

Requirements

• License/Certification Requirement: RDCS - Reg Diag Card Sonographer or CCI - Cardiovascular Credentialing Internation.
• One (1) year of progressively responsible and directly related work experience, Preferred.

Stanford Health Care Commitment

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. We invite candidates for employment and existing employees to adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all 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. We do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing, and recovery.

Experience Pillars

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care.
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health.
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stanford Health Care strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment.

Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above.

People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.