Job Description

Are you ready to bring your clinical skills to a facility recognized as top ten in the country for cardiology? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with an organization that is recognized as #1 in California and ten years in a row on the “Best Hospitals” Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report! We would be happy to hear from you.

The Smidt Heart Institute is home to a distinguished team of experts who are setting the bar for cardiovascular care in the United States.

We unite 16 centers and programs to diagnose and treat the full spectrum of heart and vascular conditions for all patients, from infants to those with advanced disease. Compassionate care is integrated with an agile research enterprise, giving patients access to pioneering treatments.

You can look forward to collaborating with our world-class faculty and physicians. We aim to provide deep knowledge across all specialties, including transplantation, stem cell therapy, congenital heart disease, women’s heart health, valve disorders, arrhythmia and hypertension.

of Essential Duties:

• The Echo Sonographer I is an entry level position that assists physicians in performing basic Echocardiographic imaging and other procedures.
• Performs ultrasound imaging technologies for cardiac patients in an in-patient and out-patient setting.
• Assists with detecting issues related to blood flow and heart ailments and escalates appropriately to physicians as they develop diagnoses and design patient treatment plans.
• Receives mentorship until able to exercise competency in the use of all related ultrasound equipment and imaging protocols.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe patient environment and ensures that the room and equipment are prepared, functional and stocked for assigned procedures.
  
  

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound program required

License/Certifications:

• BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
• RDCS from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography or RCS issued by Cardiovascular Credentialing International preferred or willing to obtain within one year from start date

Experience:

• A minimum of 1 year of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer preferred
• Applicants with at least 3 years of experience may be considered as an Echo Sonographer II