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    Sonographer - (8-Hour Rotating Shifts) - Palo Alto, United States - Stanford Health Care

    Stanford Health Care
    Stanford Health Care Palo Alto, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Full time
    Description

    If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered.

    Rotating - 08 Hour (United States of America)Unparalleled Service - Stanford Health Care Imaging Services is committed to providing outstanding care, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and offering the subspecialty expertise of Stanford's world-renowned Department of Radiology. Our team of medical professionals maintains the highest standards of clinical excellence provided in a compassionate, caring environment.

    Why Stanford Health Care:

    *We are a top 10 ranked level 1 trauma magnet facility in the U.S. with world recognition and state-of-the-art facilities.
    *We invest in your continued career growth with yearly education funds of $2,000.00 and invest in your retirement with a robust matching program.
    *Our Sonography positions offer a career ladder and continued pay growth.
    *We help you commute to work for free, and offer a $10,000 dollar sign-on bonus for external candidates.
    *Opportunities to assist with world-renown research and tackle fascinating and rare ultrasound cases.

    This is a Stanford Health Care job.

    A Brief Overview
    Under the direct supervision of the supervisor/manager and a physician in the department, who is responsible for the use and interpretation of ultrasound procedures, conducts sonographic procedures on assigned patients through the use of ultrasound diagnostic equipment. Does not supplant the physician in the sphere of decision making required to establish a diagnosis, but will assist 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.

    Locations
    Stanford Health Care

    What you will do

  • Documents observations made during the procedure for final interpretation by the physician or other qualified medical professional; obtains pertinent diagnostic images for record documentation when presenting cases
  • Ensures that ultrasound equipment & accessories are maintained and functioning. Reports problems to Lead Tech and supervisor.
  • Explains examination process to the patient and instructs and assists patient throughout the procedure
  • Operates diagnostic ultrasound equipment, observes sound wave pattern produced, produces and processes diagnostic images and presents completed sonograms to physician.
  • Participates in maintaining records for research cases. Participates as needed in evaluation of new equipment for research or possible future use in department.
  • Performs a variety of sonographic procedures utilizing ultrasonic high frequency sound waves to detect abnormalities including masses, abscesses, and stones.
  • Performs appropriate infection prevention techniques including CIDEX testing, neutralization disposal. Performs proper probe handling & cleaning according to procedures if necessary
  • Performs basic Doppler scans, i.e.: hepatic/portal veins, hepatic art, venous Doppler studies, renal transplant art/v.
  • Doppler within allotted time frames; Spot check exams consistently show understanding and demonstration of proper doppler technique and documentation of doppler information, color and doppler spectral imaging, color & spectral scale setting at a velocity that demonstrates psv after flow direction and angle correction displayed appropriate to vessel
  • Reviews patient medical history in chart information system. Reloads prior exams for comparison. Utilizes ancillary equipment appropriately (Kinetdx, PACS - Picture Archiving and Communication systems).
  • Spots check exams for required views and adequate demonstration of anatomy. Completes exam within required timeframe

    • Education Qualifications

  • Requirement met by License/Certification Requirement

    • Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • 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
  • Ability to work effectively as a team player
  • 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

    • Licenses and Certifications

  • ARDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography

    • These principles apply to ALL employees:

    SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

  • Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
  • Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
  • Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

    • Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

    Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $ $76.09 per hour

    The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

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