Graduate of an approved cardiac sonographer training program
Current registry through ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI (RCS, RCCS or ACS)
At least 1 year of post-graduate experience performing adult cardiac echocardiograms (5+ years preferred)
Flexibility to rotate shifts and cover weekends and holidays
Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
Responsibilities
Perform and record adult echocardiographic studies following lab guidelines
Operate a range of ultrasound equipment and transducers across varied patient groups
Recognize normal and pathological findings, adapting exams as needed
Prepare and position patients for optimal imaging
Interpret acquired data and create preliminary reports
Collaborate with fellow sonographers to complete exams
Contribute to the team through clear communication and initiative
Benefits
Full benefits package
Possible relocation assistance for the right candidate
Work across every clinical modality in a high-volume academic echo lab
A collegial, supportive sonographer team
Full Job Description
Full-time Permanent / Direct Hire $172,000 - $236,000 per year
Join the Adult Echocardiography team at a nationally recognized academic medical center in San Francisco. We're hiring an experienced Sr. Cardiac Sonographer (Echo Tech / Echocardiographer / RDCS) to perform high-quality adult echo studies across every modality the lab offers, working with minimal supervision alongside a collegial sonographer team. Relocation assistance may be available for the ideal candidate.
Requirements
What You'll Do
Perform and record adult echocardiographic studies following lab guidelines and protocols
Operate a range of ultrasound equipment, transducers and adjunct devices across varied patient groups
Recognize normal and pathological findings and adapt each exam to capture complete, accurate information
Prepare and position patients to achieve the highest-quality images
Interpret acquired data and create preliminary reports per department standards
Collaborate with fellow sonographers to complete scheduled and ordered exams
Contribute to the team through clear communication, initiative and productivity
What You Bring
Graduate of an approved cardiac sonographer training program
Current registry through ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI (RCS, RCCS or ACS)
At least 1 year of post-graduate experience performing adult cardiac echocardiograms (5+ years of echo ultrasound experience preferred)
Flexibility to rotate shifts and cover weekends and holidays across multiple medical center locations
Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
Ideal Candidate
Academic medical center background
Does their own reporting and stress echos
Experience with adult congenital heart disease
Benefits
Full benefits package
Possible relocation assistance for the right candidate
Work across every clinical modality in a high-volume academic echo lab
