Cardiac Sonographer - Unreg

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization providing comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, it offers state-of-the-art medicine across an eight-campus district with 613 beds. The Cardiac Sonographer performs complete non-invasive transthoracic echocardiographic studies, including two-dimensional, M-Mode, Doppler, and vascular ultrasound.

The Cardiac Sonographer provides applicable data regarding cardiac anatomy and hemodynamics to assist physicians in diagnosing heart or vascular abnormalities. It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health, serving a region where needs are great and rewards even greater. Every day, staff care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing.

Day-to-day involves operating equipment for adult echocardiography and vascular ultrasound examinations using correct parameters based on patient age and diagnosis. This includes 2D, Doppler, and color Doppler techniques. Procedures demonstrate proper techniques and documentation, selecting correct images for PACS system.

Obtains and records pertinent clinical information prior to exams, ensuring adequate history correlates with ultrasound findings. Correctly identifies patients using two identifiers and verifies image transfer to PACS. Works towards proficiency in modalities like stress echocardiograms, carotid duplex, and lower extremity venous duplex.

Throughout it all, focus remains on making a difference in the health of patients, loved ones, and community. Department is Noninvasive Cardiology with variable 10-hour shifts. Not benefits eligible.