Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Cardiac Sonographer
Location: Palo Alto, CA 94304
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
⏰ Schedule: 40 hours/week | 8 hours/day | 5 days/week
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Cardiac Sonographer I to perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasound studies on patients of all ages, including structurally normal cardiac studies and assisting with complex congenital cardiac cases. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics, and pediatric echocardiography.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform echocardiograms and acquire high-quality diagnostic cardiac images.
- Review physician orders and patient medical records before examinations.
- Assist with complex congenital cardiac studies and quantitative assessments.
- Document findings and measurements in the Cardiology PACS system for physician review.
- Follow infection prevention and patient safety protocols.
- Maintain ultrasound equipment and ensure studies are properly archived.
- Collaborate with physicians and laboratory leadership.
- Participate in quality improvement meetings, outreach clinics, weekend/holiday coverage, and on-call services as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Successful completion of an accredited cardiac ultrasound program.
- RDCS (PE) certification from ARDMS OR RCCS certification from CCI.
- Knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, congenital/acquired cardiac pathology, and ultrasound physics.
- Experience performing echocardiography on diverse patient populations.
- Familiarity with PACS and electronic imaging systems.
- Strong communication, critical-thinking, decision-making, and teamwork skills.
Required Certifications & Licensure:
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) credential with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
OR
Registered Congenital Cardiovascular Sonographer (RCCS) credential with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).