Senior Cardiac Sonographer- Prn

Overview

Senior Cardiac Sonographer will perform a range of ultrasound echo cardiographic studies in clinical, clinical research, or research settings. Responsible for performing echo cardiographic studies to diagnose vascular diseases and disorders; may perform interventional procedures and conduct heart studies. Exams may include Transthoracic, Exercise, and Pharmacologic Stress Echocardiograms, as well as special procedures as dictated by research protocols and clinical trials. Will perform inpatient and outpatient echocardiograms and Doppler analysis.

Will provide 2-D echocardiograms and transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs). May also perform vascular studies in the clinic (abdominals) and bilateral venous studies of the legs. Will ensure proper and economical use of equipment, supplies, and other clinical resources, and maintain appropriate records. Must provide cross training for personnel from the department into echocardiography. May also provide clinical instructor responsibilities to JHH Ultrasound students and Cardiology fellows and may serve in a teaching capacity for the Johns Hopkins Hospital Ultrasound School.

Cardiovascular Ultrasound Procedures

• Performs all routine and complex diagnostic clinical or research ultrasound procedures.
• Provides ultrasound guidance for basic and advanced invasive or semi-invasive procedures.
• Provides education and clinical instruction to Cardiac Sonography students and Cardiology fellows.

Maintenance and Care of Ultrasound Equipment and Clinical or Research Environment

• Operates and provides advanced care for ultrasound equipment, image recording, and storage devices.
• Ensures proper functioning of recording devices.
• Maintains work area in a safe, sanitary, and orderly manner.
• Inventories supplies.

Training and Development

• Assists in clinical training and teaching of Cardiac Sonography students, physicians, and other personnel in the principles and techniques of diagnostic echocardiography.
• Keeps abreast of current practices and applications of diagnostic cardiovascular ultrasound.

Record Maintenance and Documentation Responsibilities

• Follows department procedure for documentation of patient flow.
• Accesses and correlates patient’s medical history and ensures proper documentation.

Patient Care and Comfort Responsibilities

• Explains the procedure to the patient and assists patient on and off the examination table.
• Ensures patient’s privacy, safety, and comfort.
• Distributes work flow.

Assumes other responsibility necessary (if applicable).

• Leads responsibilities for Ultrasound School.
• Creates didactic and/or clinical curriculum.
• Consistently updates all school records.
• Submits all documentation to appropriate MHEC, JRC, or CAHEEP.
• Assigns and monitors all clinical rotations.

Education:
Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Program (CAAHEP)-accredited Diagnostic Ultrasound program is required. Additional clinical experience or credentials may be considered in lieu of some education. B.S. in Diagnostic Ultrasound preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:
Advanced sonographic skills are necessary to obtain and document a complete examination or research protocol. High level of analytical ability is needed to obtain appropriate images and required measures for a diagnostic echocardiogram. Interpersonal and communications skills are necessary to provide technical guidance and instruction for cardiac ultrasound interns, clinical and research fellows, and attending physicians. Strong eye/hand coordination skills are required, along with high visual acuity.

Ability to proficiently describe clinical findings or developments in research subjects in a timely and comprehensive manner. Must be able to perform transthoracic echocardiograms in a 45 minute time slot in an outpatient setting.

Required Licensure, Certification, On-going Training:
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RSC) by Cardiac Credentialing International (CCI) is required. Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) is preferred but not required. Current CPR…