Sonographer

• Shifts Available : Days - 10 hours. Rotating w / weekends, 40 hours / week;-Work location; Onsite; Palo Alto, CA-Compensation : $65 to $70 per hourDuties and Responsibilities -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, : hepatic / portal veins, hepatic art, venous Doppler studies, renal transplant art / v.
• 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.-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 timeframeEducation Qualification-Requirement met by License / CertificationLicenses and Certifications-BLS - Basic Life Support-ARDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical SonographyExperience-Recent hospital experience preferred-Preferred : RDMS AB / OB and RVT, hospital experienceBenefits-Health / Dental / Vision Insurance-Sick time off
6 days ago