SR. CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER

SR. CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER
San Francisco, California, United States
165-205K Paid Relocation Signing Bonus Full Benefits
8:00-4:30 pm M-F with weekend coverage, must rotate on Saturday.
FT DAYS
Under the general supervision of the Medical Director of the Echocardiography Lab and the Associate Director of Cardiovascular Diagnostic Services and direct supervision of the Adult Echocardiography Lab Supervisor, performs echocardiographic ultrasound studies on varied patient groups, interprets acquired data, and develops 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 in providing all clinical modalities offered in the Echo Lab. Contributes to the team dynamic through communication, initiative, and productivity.

Basic Sonographer classification requirements:

• (RDCS) Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, or (RCS) Registered Cardiac Sonographer, or (RCCS) Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer
• BLS- Basic Life Support required
• 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 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

Sr. Level Sonographer classification requirements:

• Completion/graduate of an approved cardiac sonographer training program
• Flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate shifts and coverage for weekends and holiday work at all Medical Center locations
• Minimum of one (1) year post-graduate experience performing adult cardiac echocardiograms in a similar healthcare setting
• Previous experience performing adult cardiac echocardiograms
• Current registry through ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI (RCS, RCCS, ACS)
• BLS- Basic Life Support
• 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 VAD, ECMO, TAVR, Mitra-Clip, and other advanced therapies.
• Prefer EPIC EMR and Syngo Dynamics system experience

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Current registry through ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI (RCS or ACS).
• AHA BLS- Basic Life Support
• Completion/graduate of an approved cardiac sonographer training program
• Excellent communication skills
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all Medical Center locations.
• Experience with congenital heart disease patients and/or HCM patients Prefer adult congenital, struc
• Previous experience performing adult cardiac echocardiograms
• Minimum of one (1) year post-graduate experience performing adult cardiac echocardiograms

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Currently holds registry through ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI (RCS or ACS)
• Minimum of one or more years of post-graduate experience performing adult cardiac echos.
• Completion/graduate of an approved cardiac sonographer training program
• Experience with congenital heart disease patients and/or HCM patients