Cardiac Sonographer II
Company: Sutter Health
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
Organization:SDH-Sutter Davis HospitalPosition Overview:
-Competently performs diagnostic cardiac sonography procedures to
assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with
applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies,
values and mission of the organization. Responsible for all
commonly performed echocardiography procedures in the department
with a high level of competence.
In addition to those performed by the Level I performs:
- Transesophageal echocardiograms with or without three dimensional
imaging
- Intra operative transesophageal echocardiograms
- Structural Heart Procedures in the cardiac Cath lab
- complex congenital pediatric echocardiograms
May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or
orient other staff to the departmentJob Description:EDUCATION
- Graduate from an accredited Cardiac Sonography
Program.CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
- RDCS-Registered Cardiac Sonographer, at least one of the
following specialty certifications: (AE) - Adult Echocardiography
Certification or (PE) - Pediatric Echocardiography
Certification
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare ProviderPREFERRED EXPERIENCE
AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
- 2 years experience of clinical and practical as typically
acquired during an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Program.SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Intermediate knowledge of diagnostic cardiac sonography
principles, procedures, and views as well as the operation and
maintenance of imaging equipment, including some experience
responding to traumas and various hospital emergencies.
- Proficient in performing cardiac sonographic examinations with
a solid understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and
medical terminology so as to recognize, prioritize and communicate
suspicious or abnormal results.
- Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain
sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse
audiences, including non-medical people.
- Well-developed time management and organizational skills,
including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within
standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve
objectives and meet deadline
- Working knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft
Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and related information
systems (Radiology (RIS), laboratory (LIS), electronic health
records (EHR), EPIC, and picture archive and communication system
(PACS).
- Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies,
procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet
deadlines.
- Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including
accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with
interruptions.
- Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting
appropriate solutions from established options.
- Ensure the privacy of each patient's PHI.
- Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare
providers to achieve departmental and corporate
objectives.License/Certifications:BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare
Provider - American Heart Association, RCS-Registered Cardiac
Sonographer - Cardiovascular Credentialing
InternationalEducation:Healthcare Certificate: Diagnostic Medical
Sonography (Required)Job Shift:VariedSchedule:Part TimeShift
Hours:8Days of the Week:VariableWeekend Requirements:Every other
WeekendBenefits:YesUnions:NoPosition Status: Non-ExemptWeekly
Hours:24Employee Status:RegularNumber of Openings:1Sutter Health
Affiliates are equal opportunity employers
EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.Schedule/Shift: Regular/
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Keywords: Sutter Health, Fairfield , Cardiac Sonographer II, Healthcare , Fairfield, California
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