CV Sonographer

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.

Dignity Health Medical Group – Sequoia, a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, is committed to serving the continuing health care needs of the Bay Area on the peninsula and beyond. With a growing list of primary and specialty care clinics, along with our local affiliated Dignity Health hospital (Sequoia Hospital), we offer an integrated care delivery system that provides primary care for family medicine and internal medicine, surgical services that include general, vascular, gynecological, cardiothoracic, and orthopedics, and a growing list of neurologist, cardiologists, endocrinologists, infectious disease and sports medicine specialists.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Position Summary:

Performs high quality diagnostic cardiac and/or vascular imaging procedures. Maintains accurate documentation of results and reports to physicians as directed.

Responsibilities may include:
- Performs various diagnostic cardiology or peripheral vascular exams including but not limited to:
Vascular Imaging
Carotid duplex
Peripheral arterial duplex
Ankle/brachial indices
Segmental pressures
Peripheral venous duplex
Cerebrovascular duplex
Absominal Aorta Duplex
Cardiac Imaging
Echocardiography
Exercise stress echo
Noninvasive Cardiac Testing
Electrocardiograms (ECG)
Holter/Event monitor application
Non-imaging stress testing
- Corroborates clinical history and assesses patient for appropriateness of ordered procedure.
- Provides patient education, applies patient relations skills and maintains confidentiality of patients and customers in a safe and professional manner.
- Assumes responsibility for assigned area, reporting equipment malfunctions and procedure difficulties.
- Assumes responsibility for personal and professional development through participation in department meetings, in-service programs, and continuing education programs.
- Performs value-added activities that result in positive customer satisfaction and/or financial performance.
- Participates in Quality Improvement and Accreditation activities as assigned.
- Participates in all safety, security, and infection control programs that are mandatory as well as those required and provided by the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or equivalent clinical job training.
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI (RCS), within 12 months of hire.
- Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS), within 12 months of hire.
- BLS certification through American Heart Association, within 30 days of hire.
- Must be familiar with standard cardiac and/or peripheral vascular ultrasound views, equipment, and controls
- Knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology
- Knowledge of basic maintenance and upkeep of equipment
- Ability to effectively communicate with team members, physicians, patients, hospital staff, and departmental supervisor in a courteous and professional manner
- Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and professional standards
- Demonstrates personal traits of motivation, quality, teamwork, professionalism, and integrity.
- Ability to communicate clearly when explaining purpose of procedure and assuring patient understanding and cooperation

Preferred Qualifications:

- Current Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI (RCS) strongly preferred
- Current Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) strongly preferred

- Previous experience in echo, vascular, cardiology imaging strongly preferred