What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Sonographer position at Stanford Health Care?
Cardiac Sonographer Job Description
Job Summary
This role involves conducting sonographic procedures on patients using ultrasound diagnostic equipment. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of a supervisor/manager and physician, ensuring that equipment is functional and ready for use. They will also maintain records and reports on equipment, procedures performed, and billing.
Responsibilities
- Documents observations made during procedures for final interpretation by physicians or other qualified medical professionals
- Ensures ultrasound equipment & accessories are maintained and functioning
- Explains examination process to patients and instructs and assists them throughout the procedure
- Operates diagnostic ultrasound equipment, observes sound wave patterns produced, produces and processes diagnostic images, and presents completed sonograms to physicians
- Participates in maintaining records for research cases and participating as needed in evaluation of new equipment for research or possible future use in the department
- Performs a variety of echo-cardiography procedures utilizing ultrasonic high frequency
- Performs appropriate infection prevention techniques and proper probe handling & cleaning according to procedures if necessary
- Reviews patient medical history in chart information systems, reloads prior exams for comparison, and utilizes ancillary equipment appropriately
Qualifications
- Meet license/certification requirements (RDCS or CCI)
- BLS - Basic Life Support certification
- 1 year of progressively responsible and directly related work experience, preferred
Requirements
- Ability to apply judgment and make informed decisions
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- 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 areas
- Knowledge of safety principles and procedures related to ultrasound procedures and equipment
