Diagnostic Cardiac Medical Sonographer; UAMS Fort Smith

Overview

Position:
Cardiac Echo Technician – PRN
Institution:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Fort Smith Outreach Clinical team
Type of Position:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Closing Date: 03/31/2026

• Patient Preparation and Communication:
  • Explain procedures to patients and obtain medical histories.
  • Ensure patient comfort and safety during all tests.
• Echocardiogram Procedures:
  • Conduct transthoracic, treadmill exercise, and pharmacological stress echocardiograms using advanced techniques such as M-Mode, 2D, Doppler, Color Flow, Spectral Doppler, and bubble studies.
  • Assist physicians with procedures and examinations, including transesophageal studies, patient monitoring, and ultrasound equipment operation.
  • Perform online and offline measurements, calculations, and velocities of acquired images.
• Contrast Administration:
  • Initiate IV access as needed, following UAMS policies and procedures.
  • Administer contrast agents (e.g., perflutren or bubble) in compliance with UAMS guidelines and document usage for performance improvement tracking.
• Data Analysis and Reporting:
  • Recognize and report critical findings to the reading cardiologist immediately.
  • Identify distinct types of cardiac diseases and pathology.
• Documentation and Compliance:
  • Accurately complete billing and coding for performed procedures.
  • Document patient information and procedures in EPIC following CNL guidelines.

• Technical Expertise:
  Skilled in performing echocardiograms with advanced imaging techniques; knowledge of cardiac diseases and pathology.
• Clinical
  
  Skills:
  
  Competent in initiating IV access, administering contrast agents, and monitoring patients during procedures.
• Documentation and Compliance:
  Experienced with EPIC and CNL documentation guidelines; accurate in billing and coding.
• Communication and Patient Care:
  Strong interpersonal skills for explaining procedures and ensuring patient comfort; ability to collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams.
• Safety and Protocol Adherence:
  Committed to safety protocols and maintaining high-quality imaging standards.

• High School Diploma
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Sonography Program
• Cardiac ultrasound experience, including treadmill and pharmacologic stress testing preferred
• Preferred Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS); must be registry eligible and complete registration within one year of employment
• Current BLS required

• License or Certificate
• Resume

Please submit your application materials through the University of Arkansas System Career Site:

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