Relief Perinatal Sonographer

Company Description

At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you.

Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.

Job

Under 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.

• Documents 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 cases.
• Ensures 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 procedure.
• Operates 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 necessary.
• Performs Doppler scans, i.e.:
  Umbilical artery and vein, MCA, ductus venosus and uterine vessels 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 vessel.
• Reviews patient medical history in chart information system. Reloads prior exams for comparison. Utilizes ancillary equipment appropriately (Kinet Dx, PACS - Picture Archiving and Communication systems).
• Spots check exams for required views and adequate demonstration of anatomy. Completes exam within required timeframe.

• Minimum Qualifications Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.
• Education Requirement met by License/Certification Requirement
• Experience One (1) year of Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) experience or three (3) years of directly related work experience
• License/Certification
  • ARDMS by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Knowledge
  • Ability to follow extensive and detailed protocols.
  • Ability to use an electronic checklist during scan.
  • Ability to apply judgment and make informed decisions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with widely diverse groups, including individuals at all levels both within and outside the organization and gain their cooperation.
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
  • Ability to interpret physician instructions and patient medical and clinical records to determine type of ultrasonic…