SR. CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER

SR. Cardiac Sonographer

Location: San Francisco, California, United States

Job Description:

• Performs echocardiographic ultrasound studies on varied patient groups.
• Interprets acquired data and develops preliminary reports according to departmental procedures and job standards.
• Completes job duties with minimal clinical supervision.
• Works alongside other sonographer staff in a collegial manner to facilitate the completion of scheduled or ordered echocardiographic exams.
• Proficient in providing all clinical modalities offered in the Echo Lab.
• Contributes to the team dynamic through communication, initiative, and productivity.

Basic Sonographer Classification Requirements:

• (RDCS) Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, or (RCS) Registered Cardiac Sonographer, or (RCCS) Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer
• BLS- Basic Life Support required
• Completion/graduation of an approved cardiac sonographer training program
• Flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate shifts and coverage for weekends and holiday work at all Medical Center locations
• Previous experience performing adult cardiac echocardiograms
• Requires registry through ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI (RCCS, RCS) within 4 months of onboarding
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail

Sr. Level Sonographer Classification Requirements:

• Completion/graduate of an approved cardiac sonographer training program
• Flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate shifts and coverage for weekends and holiday work at all Medical Center locations
• Minimum of one (1) year post-graduate experience performing adult cardiac echocardiograms in a similar healthcare setting
• Previous experience performing adult cardiac echocardiograms
• Current registry through ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI (RCS, RCCS, ACS)
• BLS- Basic Life Support
• Graduate of a formal accredited ultrasound training program from an approved school
• Academic hospital experience
• Experience with congenital heart disease patients and/or HCM patients
• Prefer adult congenital, structural heart, heart and lung transplant, and advanced heart failure experience. Experience with VAD, ECMO, TAVR, Mitra-Clip, and other advanced therapies.
• Prefer EPIC EMR and Syngo Dynamics system experience

Skills and Certifications:

• Current registry through ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI (RCS or ACS).
• AHA BLS- Basic Life Support
• Completion/graduate of an approved cardiac sonographer training program
• Excellent communication skills
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all Medical Center locations.
• Experience with congenital heart disease patients and/or HCM patients
• Previous experience performing adult cardiac echocardiograms
• Minimum of one (1) year post-graduate experience performing adult cardiac echocardiograms

Ideal Candidate:

• Currently holds registry through ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI (RCS or ACS)
• Minimum of one or more years of post-graduate experience performing adult cardiac echos.
• Completion/graduate of an approved cardiac sonographer training program
• Experience with congenital heart disease patients and/or HCM patients

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $165,000.00 - $205,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance