Cardiac Sonographer

Sutter Health

Jackson, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$62.95–$78.68 Per Hour
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiac Catheter Laboratory, Cardiology, Communication Systems, Echocardiography, Employee Orientation, Epic Systems, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Healthcare Providers, Hospital, Human Anatomy, Medical Record System, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Pathology, Pediatrics, Physiology, Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, RCS (Revision Control System), Radiology Information System (RIS), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Time Management, Ultrasound, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Jackson, CA
POSTED
11 days ago
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!


Organization:


SAH-Sutter Amador Hospital


Position Overview:


Competently performs diagnostic cardiac sonography procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values and mission of the organization. Responsible for all commonly performed echocardiography procedures in the department with a high level of competence.


In addition to those performed by the Level I performs:

- Transesophageal echocardiograms with or without three dimensional imaging

- Intra operative transesophageal echocardiograms

- Structural Heart Procedures in the cardiac Cath lab

- complex congenital pediatric echocardiograms


May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department


About Sutter Amador Hospital: Sutter Amador Hospital's rich history of Amador County dates back as far as 1876. Today, the community based, not-for-profit Sutter Amador Hospital has 52 licensed beds and is the only hospital in Amador County serving a population of more than 40,000.


Job Description :


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EDUCATION


+ _Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma._

+ Other: Graduate from an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program.


CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE


Level I or II:


+ RCS (CCI)-Registered Cardiac Sonographer OR ARDMS (RDCS AE for adult or RDCS PE for pediatric)

+ BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider


Level III


+ BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider​


2 of the following:


+ RCS (CCI)-Registered Cardiac Sonographer

+ ACS (CCI) - Advanced Cardiac Sonographer

+ ARDMS - RDCS(AE) - Adult

+ ARDMS - RDCS(PE) - Pediatric

+ ARDMS - RDCS(FE) - Fetal

+ ARDMS - RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:


+ Level I - no experience required.

+ Level II - Minimum of 2 years of experience.

+ Level III - Minimum of 5 years of experience.


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE (will vary by level)


+ Intermediate knowledge of diagnostic cardiac sonography principles, procedures, and views as well as the operation and maintenance of imaging equipment, including some experience responding to traumas and various hospital emergencies.

+ Proficient in performing cardiac sonographic examinations with a solid understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology so as to recognize, prioritize and communicate suspicious or abnormal results.

+ Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.

+ Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline

+ Working knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and related information systems (Radiology (RIS), laboratory (LIS), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and picture archive and communication system (PACS).

+ Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

+ Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

+ Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.

+ Ensure the privacy of each patient’s PHI.

+ Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.


Job Shift:


Varied


Schedule:


Per Diem/Casual


Shift Hours:


8


Days of the Week:


Variable


Weekend Requirements:


As Needed


Benefits:


No


Unions:


No


Position Status:


Non-Exempt


Weekly Hours:


0


Employee Status:


Per Diem/Casual


Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.


Pay Range is $62.95 to $78.68 / hour. Level II Pay Range is $66.09 to $72.87 / hour. Level III Pay Range is $72.87 to $91.08 / hour.


_The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package._

About the Company

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Sutter Health

Sutter Health has a long history in California. Some of our facilities have been providing care in the communities we serve for more than 100 years. Today, we’re proud to partner with more than 12,000 doctors to care for more than 3 million people.

We’re inspired by our Northern California community and work tirelessly to deliver top-rated, affordable healthcare. Doctors, hospitals, care teams and employees in the Sutter Health network are always looking for new, meaningful ways to care for you and your loved ones. We believe that every moment matters when it comes to helping you live a longer, healthier and happier life.

Our not-for-profit network delivers top-rated, personalized care in more than 100 Northern California communities. Recently ranked among the Top 15 Health Systems in the nation by Truven Health Analytics™, our team of more than 50,000 doctors, employees and volunteers partner to spread innovation, improve access to healthcare services and put our patients’ needs first—all to achieve the highest levels of quality, access and affordability.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Professional Development, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
1921
WEBSITE
https://jobs.sutterhealth.org/