Ultrasonographer Ii - D

Under medical direction, performs a variety of diagnostic sonography procedures in multiple areas of specialization, ensures proper functioning of ultrasound equipment, and assists physician in related procedures.
Please note: All applications are required to attach proof of a valid certification.
This recruitment is for Ultrasonographer II - D positions throughout the Santa Clara County Health System. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used for potential vacancies located at O'Connor Hospital, St. Louise Regional Hospital, and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. This may include full time, part time, and extra help/per diem opportunities. If you are interested in these opportunities, please fill out the appropriate questions.
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• Adjusts equipment controls according to protocol and physicians orders for the part of the body to be examined;
• Performs pulse and continuous-wave Doppler assessments;
• Performs calibrations to adjust and maintain ultrasound equipment; coordinates service with service vendor as necessary;
• Cleans and stocks procedure rooms and ancillary areas, and maintains proper inventory levels;
• Performs related work as required.
• Explains examination process to the patients and instructs and assists patient throughout the procedure;
• Maintains records; tracks and bills each procedure and associated supplies;
• 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;
• Assists in training student technologists, interns/residents, and ultrasonographers in ultrasound procedures;
• Identifies ultrasound images, manipulates and sends images via the Picture Archive Communication System (PACS) network;
• Operates ultrasound diagnostic equipment, observes sound wave pattern produced, produces and processes diagnostic images and presents completed sonograms and other pertinent observations made during the procedure for final interpretation by the physician or other qualified medical professional;
• Administers or assists physician in administering contrast media;

Ultrasonographer II – A. Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in one RDMS area of sonography used at SCVMC and demonstrated performance of this competency.
Ultrasonographer II – B. Certification by the ARDMS in two RDMS areas of sonography used at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and demonstrated performance of these competencies, OR certification in one RDMS area of sonography AND certification as a Radiological Technologist.
Ultrasonographer II – C. Certification by the ARDMS in three areas of sonography used at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and demonstrated performance of these competencies, OR certification in two RDMS areas of sonography AND certification as a Radiological Technologist.
Ultrasonographer II – D. Certification by the ARDMS in two RDMS areas of sonography used at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, demonstrated performance of these competencies AND is a Registered Vascular Technologist.
Knowledge of:

• Recognize significance of all structures displayed on the oscilloscope and recognize artifacts and electronic equipment limitations;
• Anatomy, physiology and congenital/acquired pathology as they relate to the use and interpretation of ultrasound diagnostic procedures;
• Safety principles and procedures relating to ultrasound procedures and equipment;
• Perform calibrations to adjust and maintain ultrasonic and ancillary equipment;
• Ultrasound diagnostic procedures and equipment/instrumentation in OB/GYN, Abdomen, Neurosonology, and Vascular Technology; or in Pediatric and Adult Echocardiogaphy and Vascular Technology;
• Troubleshoot, document, and communicate equipment problems;
• Interpret physician instructions and patient medical and clinical records to determine type of ultrasonic procedure to be performed;
• Work in paid on-call status as needed.
• Basic computer skills. Ability to:
• Prepare, instruct and position patient for ultrasound procedure;
• Follow written and oral instructions;
• Operate ultrasound emitters and ancillary equipment in the performance of ultrasound diagnostic procedures;
• Provide safe and appropriate care to all patients even in stressful situations;
• Quality assurance as it relates to ultrasound scanning/ultrasound equipment;
• Cardiovascular principles, vascular physical principles, principles of ultrasound physics, and the propagation of ultrasound through tissues;
• Use the PACS network to send images electronically;
• Principles of electronic image processing and image development;
• Work efficiently and independently with minimum supervision;
• Accurately bill complex procedures and supplies in a timely fashion;