Cardiac Sonographer

Overview

Dignity Health Medical Foundation established in 1993 is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health - one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California Arizona and Nevada. Today Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service. Mercy Imaging Centers a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation provides cutting-edge diagnostic imaging services at 16 locations in the greater Sacramento and Woodland areas. Our team of 160 staff members work with our specialty trained and board certified radiologists to provide high quality care to our patients. The locations perform more than 175000 exams annually with the goal of providing top quality imaging compassionate care and timely service with a smile.

Responsibilities

The Echo/Stress Technician is responsible for the performance of complex cardiac diagnostic procedures and all procedures required by the EKG Technician. This position reports to the Manager of Cardiology Services. Demonstrates competency in patient care for neonate pediatric adult and geriatric patients.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

-Two (2) years of college education with courses in physiology and anatomy and two (2) years experience in Echocardiographic and Doppler technology or the ability to exhibit the following knowledge skills and abilities.

-Substantial knowledge of: EKG procedures and equipment. Basic cardiac and human body anatomy. Basic interpretation of cardiac arrhythmias. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Electrical safety standards. Aseptic techniques.

-General filing procedures. Typing and office skills. Proper phone techniques.

Ability to:

-Perform a quality echocardiographic study of the heart including 2D color flow mapping and TEE procedures of all patient age groups.

-Perform stress echocardiographic procedures on adult and geriatric patients with and without contrast.

-Work with computer billing system.

-Establish and maintain a good working relationship with a wide variety of Hospital personnel.

-Act courteously and with tact in dealing with patients visitors and the public.

-Explain procedures to patients.

-Maintain patient confidentiality.

-Follow established procedures.

-Work effectively under stress and adjust priorities as circumstances require.

-Organize work assignments maintaining accurate and complete records.

-Maintain a high degree of accuracy regarding all details.

-Calm and reassure distressed patients.

-Work with minimal supervision.

-Respond effectively in emergency situations.

-Read and comprehend technical instructions.

-Effective oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

-A Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Senographer is strongly preferred.

**This position is represented by SEIU**