Sonographer - Full Time, Evenings (08hr)

Stanford Health Care Job Opening

Under the direct supervision of the supervisor/manager and a radiologist, conducts sonographic procedures on patients with ultrasound equipment. Assists 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.

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. 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). 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.

Graduate of an ultrasound program. 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. 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.

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.

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 Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.