Relief Ultrasound Sonographer

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Relief Ultrasound SonographerPart-timeEmployee Referral Amount: Not ApplicableEmployee Group: NE - Non-Exempt/Non-RepresentedFixed Term Employment Duration: NoneJob Family: LP ImagingDepartment: Radiology UltrasoundRemote Eligible: NoBenefits Eligible: NoScheduled Weekly Hours: 0Work Shift: Rotating - 10 HourCompany DescriptionAt Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time. Job ID: LP_00023326-2656542Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARYThis paragraph summarizes the general nature, level, and purpose of the job.The Sonographer is a staff level position. Must have basic knowledge and competence in ultrasound technology. Performs and conducts a variety of sonographic procedures on patients using ultrasound diagnostic equipment. Assists in gathering sonographic and other medical data necessary to reach a medical diagnosis and decision. Ensures that equipment is constantly functional and ready for immediate use. Maintains records and reports on equipment, procedures performed and billing.Primary responsibility is to ensure the safest and highest quality patient care by performing a range of essential tasks. This includes patient screening, thorough preparation, education, and the delivery of Ultrasound services. Operating various ultrasound diagnostic and ancillary equipment, as well as managing information systems, are integral aspects of the role. Meticulous adherence to established policies and department-specific processes and procedures is expected to maintain the highest standards of medical imaging excellence. Commitment to professionalism is essential for fostering a compassionate and respectful environment for patients, families, and staff. Plays a crucial role in accurately documenting procedures to ensure the protection of patient health information (PHI) and the integrity of data. This position involves working collaboratively under the guidance of department leaders to provide exceptional patient care and uphold the highest standards in medical imaging. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThe essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification.  They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities.  Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital’s policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct. *Under direct supervision, performs and conducts a variety of sonographic procedures and studies (abdominal, chest/thorax, small parts/MSK, head & neck, and vascular) on patients using ultrasound diagnostic equipment to detect abnormalities including masses, abscesses, stones, etc. Assists in the operation of diagnostic ultrasound equipment, observes sound wave patterns produced, processes diagnostic images, and presents completed sonograms to physician. *Documents observations made during the procedure for final...