NEOGOV · 2 hours ago
Cardiac Sonographer III
San Jose Metropolitan Area, CA
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$162K/yr - $197K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is a part of the County of Santa Clara, which oversees the Santa Clara Valley Healthcare system. They are seeking a Cardiac Sonographer III to perform a variety of cardiac sonography procedures, assist physicians, and lead staff in a healthcare setting.
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Responsibilities
May lead other staff engaged in a variety of work related to cardiac sonography processes
Interprets and explains new, current, or revised procedures to staff, clients, and other departments, as appropriate
Assists in preparing and adjusting staff schedules
Assigns, distributes, and adjusts workloads of team members
May be assigned special projects as defined by the department manager
Performs intra-cardiac echo in structural heart procedures, such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
Maintains sterilization of area and all equipment according to sterility and radiation safety practices related to TAVR procedures
Performs Cardiac Sonography procedures in a dedicated Pediatrics program
Orients and assists in the training of student technologists, interns/residents, and Cardiac Sonographers in sonography procedures
Performs cardiac ultrasounds, including transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE), transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE), and bubble studies
Assists physician with the performance of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) procedures
Performs contrast, dobutamine stress, and exercise stress echocardiography procedures
Consults with referring physician regarding patient's medical history to determine the type of ultrasonic procedure required and to correlate the clinical history with the test to be performed
Selects ultrasound and ancillary equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications/protocol of examination
Adjusts equipment controls according to protocol and physician’s orders for the area of the heart to be examined
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
Prepares, instructs, and positions patient for ultrasound procedures
Documents observations made during the procedure for final interpretation by the Cardiologist or other qualified medical professional
Performs calibrations to adjust and maintain ultrasonic and ancillary equipment
Labels permanent records of scans or identifies images, manipulates images, and sends images via the Picture Archive Communication System (PACS) network
Maintains records; tracks and bills each procedure and associated supplies
Cleans and stocks procedure rooms and ancillary areas and maintains proper inventory levels
Submits work orders and reports equipment issues to Manager in a timely fashion to assure proper working order of all echocardiology equipment
May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required
Performs other related duties, as required
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited Cardiac Sonography program
Five (5) years of full-time experience performing cardiac sonography procedures
Possess and maintain one of the following certificates: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or any Echocardiography related certification issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work. If driving, possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization
As a condition of employment, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 3100-3109 and Local Ordinance, all County of Santa Clara employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSWs), including extra help
Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of supervision and training
Knowledge of current developments in cardiac sonography techniques, procedures, and equipment
Knowledge of intra-cardiac echo in structural heart procedures, such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
Knowledge of cardiac ultrasound diagnostic procedures and equipment/instrumentation in Pediatric or Adult Echocardiography
Knowledge of cardiovascular principles, vascular physical principles, principles of ultrasound physics, and the propagation of ultrasound through tissues
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and congenital/acquired pathology as they relate to the use and interpretation of ultrasound diagnostic procedures
Knowledge of safety principles and procedures relating to ultrasound procedures and equipment
Knowledge of quality assurance as it relates to ultrasound scanning/ultrasound equipment
Knowledge of principles of electronic image processing and image development
Knowledge of common computer systems and applications
Ability to assign, guide, and review the day-to-day work of staff
Ability to operate ultrasound emitters and ancillary equipment in the performance of ultrasound diagnostic procedures
Ability to interpret physician instructions and patient medical and clinical records to determine type of ultrasonic procedure to be performed
Ability to recognize significance of all structures displayed on the oscilloscope and recognize artifacts and electronic equipment limitations
Ability to prepare, instruct, and position patient for ultrasound procedure
Ability to provide safe and appropriate care to all patients, even in stressful situations
Ability to perform calibrations to adjust and maintain ultrasonic and ancillary equipment
Ability to use the PACS network to send images electronically
Ability to accurately bill procedures and supplies in a timely manner
Ability to troubleshoot, document, and communicate equipment problems
Ability to obtain advanced Cardiac Sonographer certifications when qualified, if desired by the employee
Ability to adhere to all relevant regulatory, County, hospital, and clinical policies and procedures
Ability to follow written and oral instructions
Ability to work efficiently and independently with minimal supervision
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, at all levels, including colleagues, the public, and representatives of other agencies
Benefits
Comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents
Generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually
Robust retirement plans including a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan and the CalPERS pension plan
Health Flexible Spending Account (HFSA)
Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
Life and AD&D
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Wellness
Education Reimbursement
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
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