Cardiac Sonographer - Relief (Open)

About the role

The San Mateo Medical Center is seeking an experienced Cardiac Sonographer-Relief to perform routine and complex imaging procedures in the Radiology Division. Two Relief positions are currently available.

Responsibilities

• Select the proper type of image or mode to provide cardiologist with necessary information through M-mode and two-dimensional images.
• Adjust equipment controls according to protocol and specific orders.
• Move transducer by hand and observe sound wave display screen to note ultrasonic pattern produced.
• Obtain standardized cardiac sonographic images of patient.
• Recognize gross abnormalities which can be critical and notify cardiologist immediately.
• Maintain the equipment and supplies used in cardiac sonography, including recognizing common equipment malfunctions and making minor repairs or adjustments as required.
• Perform electrocardiograph (EKG) procedures within established guidelines as necessary.
• May assist in training Cardiac Sonography students in cardiac sonography procedures.
• Assume and maintain responsibility for accurate data collection and records for quality assurance procedures and as directed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of: Ultrasound physics and examination techniques, operation and care of cardiac sonography equipment, cross-sectional anatomy of the heart, principles, methods, techniques, and equipment associated with cardiac sonography, principles, methods, techniques, and equipment associated with three-lead EKG electrodes, procedures and use of monitoring equipment, aseptic techniques.
• Skill/Ability: Understand and follow written and oral instructions, deal tactfully, sympathetically and effectively with various types and conditions of patients with minimum supervision, deal tactfully and professionally with physicians, operate and care for cardiac ultrasound equipment in the performance of cardiac ultrasound procedures, place three-lead EKG electrodes for echocardiogram exam, position patients and make sharp, clear images of designated areas, write and communicate effectively, assist in instructing and training others, operate a variety of office equipment including computer equipment and computer databases and programs common to echocardiography activities, recognize life threatening pathology, provide safe and appropriate care to all patients in a variety of conditions even in stressful situations, perform emergency first aid and CPR, troubleshoot, document, and communicate equipment problems, maintain clinical competency and pertinent continuing education, and adapt to changing technologies.

Education and Experience

• Cardiac Sonographer I: Proof of graduation from an accredited Cardiovascular Ultrasound Program and passing of the RDCS examination.
• Cardiac Sonographer II: Training and two years’ experience that has resulted in demonstrated competence in cardiac sonographic examinations, including procedures.

Licensure/Certification

• Possession and maintenance of a valid certificate as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers; OR a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
• Valid certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) issued by the American Red Cross or Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association.

Benefits

The County of San Mateo offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including health and wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and retirement benefits. For more details, please refer to the Benefits-at-a-Glance page.