Sr. Sonographer - (8-Hour Day Shifts)

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.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 OverviewUnder 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.LocationsStanford Health CareWhat you will doDocuments 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 casesEnsures 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 procedureOperates 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 necessaryPerforms 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 vesselReviews 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 QualificationsRequirement met by License/Certification RequirementRequired Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to apply judgment and make informed decisionsAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writingAbility to establish and maintain effective relationships with widely diverse groups, including individuals at all levels both within and outside the organization and gain their cooperationAbility to follow written and oral instructionsAbility to interpret physician instructions and patient medical and clinical records to determine type of ultrasonic procedure/test to be performedAbility to perform general abdominal, small parts, OB-GYN and limited vascular sonography on varied patient populationAbility to work effectively as a team playerKnowledge of anatomy, physiology and congenital/acquired pathology as they relate to the use and interpretation of ultrasound diagnostic proceduresKnowledge of computer systems and software used in functional areaKnowledge of principles of the PACS network and/or other electronic image processing and image development systemsKnowledge of principles of ultrasound physics, and the propagation of ultrasound through tissuesKnowledge of safety principles and procedures related to ultrasound procedures and equipmentKnowledge of ultrasound diagnostic procedures and equipment/instrumentationLicenses and CertificationsARDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical SonographyThese principles apply to ALL employees:SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family ExperienceStanford 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 careShow Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better healthCoordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordinationEqual 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 $71.71 - $80.74 per hourThe 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.As part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care.Learn about our awards (https://stanfordhealthcare.org/about-us/awards.html) and significant events (https://stanfordhealthcare.org/about-us/our-history.html) .