Sonographer Full Time, Evenings (08HR)

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Evening - 08 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview
Under the direct supervision of the supervisor/manager and a radiologist (who is responsible for the use and interpretation of ultrasound procedures) conducts sonographic procedures on patients with ultrasound equipment. Does not supplant the physician in the sphere of decision making required to establish a diagnosis but will assist in gathering sonographic and other medical data necessary to reach a medical diagnosis and decision. Ensures that equipment is constantly functional and ready for immediate use. Maintains records and reports on equipment procedures performed and billing.

Locations
Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Operates diagnostic ultrasound equipment observes sound wave pattern produced produces processes and documents diagnostic images.
• Presents completed sonograms (including pathology anatomical variants and incidental findings) to radiologist.
• Performs a variety of scans including abdomen renal gynecology (transabdominal and transvaginal) small parts abdominal Doppler (including transplants) upper and lower extremity DVT carotid aorta and transplants. Our department does not perform dedicated maternal-fetal medicine imaging but candidates must possess basic knowledge of obstetrical studies.
• Explains examination process to the patient and instructs and assists patient throughout the procedure.
• Reviews patient medical history and relevant prior imaging in electronic medical record and imaging chart (PACS).
• When necessary spot checks exams for required views and adequate demonstration of anatomy and pathology (for example if working with students). Completes exam within required timeframe.
• Assists with ultrasound-guided procedures and supply/tray set-up.
• Participates in department research cases.
• Performs appropriate infection prevention techniques including the use of Trophon equipment.
• Performs proper probe handling & cleaning according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Ensures that ultrasound equipment & accessories are maintained and functioning. Reports problems to department leadership.

Education Qualifications

• Graduate of an ultrasound program.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• 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 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 ultrasonic procedure/test to be performed
• Ability to perform general abdominal small parts OB-GYN and limited vascular sonography on varied patient population
• Ability to work effectively as a team player
• Knowledge of anatomy physiology and congenital/acquired pathology as they relate to the use and interpretation 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 image development 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/instrumentation
• Accepts and applies feedback related to performance
• Takes initiative to meet personal and department goals for success

Licenses and Certifications

• ARDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography required .
• ARDMS- AB Registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers - Abdomen (AB) required .
• ARDMS- OB/GYN Registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers - Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) preferred .
• RDMS-V - Registered Diagnostic Med Sonographer-Vascular preferred .
• RDMS-B - Registered Diagnostic Med Sonographer-Breast preferred .
• RDMS-PS - Diag Med Sonogra-Pediatric preferred .
• BLS - Basic Life Support preferred .

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford 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 Stanfords 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 familys perspective:

• 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 (SHC) 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.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $70.47 - $79.37 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity experience education specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.