Under the general supervision of the Medical Director of the Echocardiography Lab and Director of Echocardiography with direct supervision by the Adult Echo Lab Supervisor, performs and records routine echocardiographic ultrasound studies in accordance with departmental guidelines and protocols. Operates various types of ultrasound equipment, transducers, and adjunct devices on varied patient groups. Recognizes normal and pathological conditions and modifies the exam accordingly to ensure complete and accurate information is obtained. Prepares and positions patient for procedure by using established standards to achieve the highest quality image. Interprets acquired data and creates preliminary reports according to departmental procedures and job standards. Completes job duties with minimal clinical supervision. Works alongside other sonographer staff in a collegial manner to facilitate the completion of scheduled or ordered echocardiographic exams. Proficient skillset in providing all clinical modalities offered in the UCSF Echo Lab. Contributes to the team dynamic through communication, initiative, and productivity.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion/graduate of an approved cardiac sonographer training program

• Flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate shifts and coverage for weekends and holiday work at all UCSF Medical Center locations

• Minimum of one (1) year post-graduate experience performing adult cardiac echocardiograms at UCSF or in a similar healthcare setting

• Previous experience performing adult cardiac echocardiograms

• Current registry through ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI (RCS, RCCS, ACS)

• Excellent communication skills

• Attention to detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Graduate of a formal accredited ultrasound training program from an approved school

• Academic hospital experience as a cardiac sonographer

• Experience with adult congenital heart disease patients and/or HCM patients

• Prefer adult congenital, structural heart, heart and lung transplant, and advanced heart failure experience. Experience with LVAD, ECMO, TAVR, Mitra-Clip, and other advanced therapies.

• Prefer EPIC EMR and Syngo Dynamics system experience.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, or

• RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer or

• RCCS - Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer

• BLS- Basic Life Support