Cardiac Sonographer at SourceOwls, LLC
San Francisco, CA
About the Job
Employer Description:
Our healthcare facility is dedicated to providing exceptional cardiac care to our patients. We are a leading institution in cardiovascular health, offering state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative work environment. Our team is committed to excellence in patient care, innovative medical practices, and professional development.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Cardiac Sonographer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in performing echocardiograms, using specialized ultrasound equipment to create images of the heart, and working closely with cardiologists to diagnose and treat cardiac conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform echocardiograms and other cardiac ultrasound procedures on patients.
- Operate and maintain ultrasound equipment, ensuring proper functionality and cleanliness.
- Analyze the results of echocardiograms and prepare preliminary reports for cardiologists.
- Collaborate with healthcare team members to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Ensure patient safety and comfort during procedures.
- Maintain accurate patient records and document procedures according to departmental protocols.
- Stay updated with advancements in echocardiography and cardiac imaging techniques.
Basic level 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 UCSF Medical Center locations
- Previous experience performing adult cardiac echocardiograms
- Requires registry through ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI (RCCS, RCS) within 4 months of onboarding
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 UCSF Medical Center locations
- Minimum of one (1) year post-graduate experience performing adult cardiac echocardiograms at UCSF or 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
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Continuing education opportunities
- Professional development and career advancement programs