What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Sonographer position at Pacific Central Coast Health Center?
Dignity Health’s Pacific Central Coast Health Centers (PHC) is a non-profit Community clinic organization comprised of more than 40 health centers located primarily from Ventura to Templeton spanning the coast. Our experienced physicians and advanced practice providers offer a wide range of primary and specialty care services. PHC is a part of Dignity Health Central Coast’s award-winning network of outstanding hospitals imaging centers laboratories and post-acute services.
Responsibilities
In keeping with the Pacific Central Coast Health Centers healthcare philosophy the Cardiac Sonographer performs ultrasound procedures at a technically proficient level. Positions and instructs the patient operates ultrasound equipment and determines the technical factors for ultrasound procedures. Ensures correct marking/labeling of images provide and confirm proper/adequate documentation of procedures to assist in diagnosis. Technically proficient in a variety of ultrasound procedures. Ability to train staff members to perform procedures requiring independent judgement. Position requires ingenuity and initiative for the diagnosis and therapy of disease. Responsibilities may include:
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Performs diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound procedures in accordance with department standards and in keeping with the orders of the referring physician.
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Operates all ultrasound equipment computers and accessories.
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Demonstrates competency in film-processing procedures.
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Identifies and initiates accurate assessment of life-threatening conditions.
- Interviews patients for pertinent medical history and obtains consents on patients prior to performing studies as required
Qualifications
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Three (3) years experience performing Ultrasound procedures in an outpatient facility if not RDMS.
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RDCS or RCS or RYT or RDMS or ARDMS
- Demonstrates knowledge in both general and cross-sectional anatomy and physiology.
- Must have working knowledge of diagnostic ultrasound imaging procedures.
- Must also know departmental protocols and procedures.
- Ability to work tactfully and effectively with fellow staff members physicians and the patient population.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Self- motivated and able to achieve results through good organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and be a functional team member in a team-oriented environment.
Pay Range
$56.83 - $82.40 /hour
Salary : $57 - $82
