Silicon Valley Medical Development is currently seeking a talented Cardiac Sonographer to join our growing healthcare team!

Pay: $55.00 - $70.00/hour

Location: Willow Glen - San Jose

Shift: Per Diem

Job Summary: The Cardiac Sonographer uses non-invasive cardiovascular technology equipment to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with heart and blood vessel conditions. The ideal candidate for this career has excellent communication skills in order to convey scientific information to providers, as well as a good bedside manner when dealing with patients.

• Reviews indications for exam and other pertinent medical information in preparation for the echocardiogram.
• Performs appropriate infection prevention.
• Identifies patient per policy, including an introduction and explanation of the examination process to the patient, creates a warm environment for patients, instructs, and assists patient throughout the procedure.
• Utilizes ultrasound equipment to obtain diagnostic images on patients with anatomy ranging from normal to complex in accordance with imaging protocols.
• Appropriately seeks guidance with knowledge and imaging in difficult and complex lesions.
• Presents and reviews echocardiographic studies with physician and obtains additional images as requested.
• Performs quantitative assessment of echocardiographic data in accordance with imaging protocols.
• Completes studies in an efficient manner.
• Utilizing the cardiology PACS, documents observations and quantifications made during the study for final review and interpretation by the reading physician or other qualified medical professional.
• Ensures studies are archived on the cardiology PACS network.
• Ensures that ultrasound equipment & accessories are maintained and functioning.
• Participates in maintaining records for research cases.
• Participates in regular quality improvement efforts.