Cardiac Sonographer - Part Time

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on using various imaging techniques and practices to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Ultrasound duties:
Utilizes Ultrasound Technology to provide images of internal body structures. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. An experienced level role requiring basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requiring vocational or technical education.

Works under moderate supervision, works through problems of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.

Job Overview

Under the direction of the supervising clinical leader, effectively performs all phases of cardiac ultrasound studies according to Policy and Procedure in a safe, accurate and timely manner which are necessary to for cardiological diagnoses. Under minimal supervision, this position performs and interprets a variety of diagnostic cardiac ultrasound procedures including m-mode, 2-D real time imaging and Doppler techniques (pulsed, CW, and color).

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Associate degree in Radiology or related field.

2. Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI).

3. Basic Life Support Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

1.Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Science.

2.Two (2) years of clinical experience

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1.Performs cardiac ultrasound examinations; using m-mode, 2-D, 3-D, and Doppler techniques. Gives preliminary interpretation of study results to cardiologist.

2.Performs echocardiograms, and echos in the echocardiography laboratory, cardiac catheterization laboratory, intensive care unit, or ward units.

3.Assists physicians in obtaining transesophageal, intraoperative, and three-dimensional studies. Assists physicians in obtaining and recording data for research projects.

4.Maintains equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows infection control practices.

5.Maintains a good working knowledge of charging and billing process. Responsible for charging appropriately.

6.Prepares patient, explains procedures to patient (and family) and obtains clinical information from patient’s cardiology chart prior to exam.

7.Obtains permanent video or digital recordings and tracings from the ultrasound unit.

8.Makes appropriate measurements and calculations from information obtained during exam.

9.Acquisition and exporting of three-dimensional echo cardiographic data, and off-line computer analysis of the data set for more detailed assessment of cardiac anatomy and quantification of cardiac function.

10.Ensures that all tests are officially read by the cardiologist; contributes technical and professional knowledge to final diagnostic impressions on reports, participates actively in echo reading sessions.

11.Proofreads the final official echo report before it is sent to medical records.

12.Participates in quality control and quality assurance on all ultrasonic equipment and instrumentation by recording and maintaining documentation for review. Maintains order and cleanliness of all equipment and work areas to ensure that all maintenance and infectious disease control guidelines are met.

13.Assists supervisor in the technical training of new sonographers and/or interns.

Develops and maintains a teaching file system.

16.Assists in maintaining and ordering supplies as designated by supervisor.

Physical Requirements:

1. Frequent standing, occasional sitting & walking, lifting of 30-35 lbs.

2. Pushing, pulling & moving stretchers and ultrasound machines.

3. Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation to…