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Stanford Health Care SR SONOGRAPHER SPECIALIST in United States
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Day - 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. Performs vascular studies, including peripheral vascular, abdominal and carotid duplex scans as requested. 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.
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 Sonographer and supervisor.
Explains examination process to the patient and instructs and assists patient throughout the procedure.
Operates diagnostic ultrasound equipment and presents completed sonograms to physician.
Participates in research cases.
Performs a variety of sonographic procedures utilizing ultrasonic high frequency sound waves to detect pathology.
Performs appropriate infection prevention techniques including Trophon. Performs proper probe handling & cleaning according to policy.
Performs basic gay scale and Doppler scans within allotted time frames and exams consistently show understanding and demonstration of proper scanning technique.
Reviews patient medical history in chart information system and reviews prior exams for comparison. Utilizes ancillary equipment appropriately (RIS, PACS, EMR).
Completes exam within required timeframe.
Education Qualifications
- Requirement met by License/Certification Requirement.
Experience Qualifications
- Ten (10) years of progressively responsible directly related work experience.
Licenses and Certifications
ARDMS- AB Registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers - Abdomen (AB)
ARDMS- OB/GYN Registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers - Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN)
RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist
And two of the following registries:• ARDMS- BR Registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers - Breast (BR)• ARDMS- PS Registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers – Pediatric Sonography (PS)• ARDMS- MSK Registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers – Musculoskeletal Sonography (MSK)
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SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
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. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:
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 $74.60 - $84.02 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.
At Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination. With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow.
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