Medical sonographer Jobs in Sunnyvale, CA

Typical Tasks

The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

• Assists in training student technologists, interns / residents, and Cardiac Sonographers in sonography procedures;
• Performs cardiac ultrasounds, including transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE), transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE), and bubble studies;
• Assists physician with the performance of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) procedures;
• Performs contrast, dobutamine stress, and exercise stress echocardiography procedures;
• Consults with referring physician regarding patient's medical history to determine the type of ultrasonic procedure required and to correlate the clinical history with the test to be performed;
• Selects ultrasound and ancillary equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications / protocol of examination;
• Adjusts equipment controls according to protocol and physician’s orders for the area of the heart to be examined;
• Explains examination process to the patient and instructs and assists patient throughout the procedure;
• Operates diagnostic ultrasound equipment, observes sound wave pattern produced, produces and processes diagnostic images, and presents completed sonograms to physician;
• Prepares, instructs, and positions patient for ultrasound procedures;
• Documents observations made during the procedure for final interpretation by the Cardiologist or other qualified medical professional;
• Labels permanent records of scans or identifies images, manipulates images, and sends images via the Picture Archive Communication System (PACS) network;
• Maintains records; tracks and bills each procedure and associated supplies;
• Performs calibrations to adjust and maintain ultrasonic and ancillary equipment;
• Submits work orders and reports equipment issues to Manager in a timely fashion to assure proper working order of all echocardiology equipment;
• Cleans and stocks procedure rooms and ancillary areas and maintains proper inventory levels;
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required
• Performs other related duties, as required.

Employment Standards

Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks, plus the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities :

Training and Experience Note :   The knowledge and abilities are attained through successful completion of an accredited Cardiac Sonography program.

Two (2) years of full-time experience performing cardiac sonography procedures.

Special Requirements

Knowledge of :

Ability to :