If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered. Night - 12 Hour (United States of America) Unparalleled Service - Stanford Health Care Imaging Services is committed to providing outstanding care, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and offering the subspecialty expertise of Stanford's world-renowned Department of Radiology. Our team of medical professionals maintains the highest standards of clinical excellence provided in a compassionate, caring environment. Why Stanford Health Care: *We are a top 10 ranked level 1 trauma magnet facility in the U.S. with world recognition and state-of-the-art facilities. *We invest in your continued career growth with yearly education funds of $2,000.00 and invest in your retirement with a robust matching program. *Our Sonography positions offer a career ladder and continued pay growth. *We help you commute to work for free, and offer a $10,000 dollar sign-on bonus for external candidates. *Opportunities to assist with world-renown research and tackle fascinating and rare ultrasound cases. **This is a Stanford Health Care job.** **A Brief Overview** Under the direct supervision of the supervisor/manager and a radiologist (who is responsible for the use and interpretation of ultrasound procedures), conducts sonographic procedures on patients with ultrasound 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. **Locations** Stanford Health Care **What you will do** + Operates diagnostic ultrasound equipment, observes sound wave pattern produced, produces, processes, and documents diagnostic images. + Presents completed sonograms (including pathology, anatomical variants, and incidental findings) to radiologist. + Performs a variety of scans including abdomen, renal, gynecology (transabdominal and transvaginal), small parts, abdominal Doppler (including transplants), upper and lower extremity DVT, carotid, aorta, and transplants. Our department does not perform dedicated maternal-fetal medicine imaging, but candidates must possess basic knowledge of obstetrical studies. + Explains examination process to the patient and instructs and assists patient throughout the procedure. + Reviews patient medical history and relevant prior imaging in electronic medical record and imaging chart (PACS). + When necessary, spot checks exams for required views and adequate demonstration of anatomy and pathology (for example, if working with students). Completes exam within required timeframe. + Assists with ultrasound-guided procedures and supply/tray set-up. + Participates in department research cases. + Performs appropriate infection prevention techniques including the use of Trophon equipment. + Performs proper probe handling & cleaning according to manufacturer guidelines. + Ensures that ultrasound equipment & accessories are maintained and functioning. Reports problems to department leadership. **Education Qualifications** + Graduate of an ultrasound program. **Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** + 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 procedure/test to be performed + Ability to perform general abdominal, small parts, OB-GYN and limited vascular sonography on varied patient population + Ability to work effectively as a team player + Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and congenital/acquired pathology as they relate to the use and interpretation of ultrasound diagnostic procedures + Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area + Knowledge of principles of the PACS network and/or other electronic image processing and image development systems + Knowledge of principles of ultrasound physics, and the propagation of ultrasound through tissues + Knowledge of safety principles and procedures related to ultrasound procedures and equipment + Knowledge of ultrasound diagnostic procedures and equipment/instrumentation + Accepts and applies feedback related to performance + Takes initiative to meet personal and department goals for success **Licenses and Certifications** + ARDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography required . + ARDMS- AB Registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers - Abdomen (AB) required . + ARDMS- OB/GYN Registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers - Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) preferred . + RDMS-V - Registered Diagnostic Med Sonographer-Vascular preferred . + RDMS-B - Registered Diagnostic Med Sonographer-Breast preferred . + RDMS-PS - Diag Med Sonogra-Pediatric preferred . + BLS - Basic Life Support preferred . **These principles apply to ALL employees:** **SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience** _Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery._ _You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:_ + Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care + Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health + Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination **Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in** **all of** **its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.** Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $69.42 - $78.19 per hour The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage. At Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination. With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow. As part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care. Learn about our awards (https://stanfordhealthcare.org/about-us/awards.html) and significant events (https://stanfordhealthcare.org/about-us/our-history.html) .