Cardiac Sonographer

Job Summary

Patient Population: complex and critical

Patient Ratios: inpatient

Number of Rooms: inpatient facility

Shift: Day shift 4 10s rotating weekends 7am-5:30pm

Required License: RCS or RDCS

Required Experience:

more than 3-5 years as Cardiac Sonographer

Call Requirement: 5:30pm-7am weekends; 5:30pm-6:30am weekdays

• Prepare patients for procedures and obtain clinical history from the patient including cardiac–related physical findings and pertinent laboratory data in order to adapt the imaging techniques to obtain comprehensive and diagnostic echocardiograms to alleviate the probability of erroneous clinical interpretation of the echocardiogram.
• Perform basic to advanced cardiac ultrasound procedures utilizing a variety of equipment and techniques, and make the necessary measurements required for the interpretation to obtain accurate, high‑quality results.
• Identify and define cardiac abnormalities and extend the scope of the examination appropriately, deviating from standard techniques when necessary and correlating invasive and noninvasive cardiac diagnostic test results with cardiac anatomy and function.
• Assist physicians in the procedure rooms and operating rooms by performing echocardiograph studies to aid them in proceeding with complex procedures to decrease risk factors.
• Assist in performing transesophageal studies with cardiologist, calculate appropriate measurements and sterilize probe.
• Record statistics and perform daily maintenance of the Echocardiography Lab and its equipment, reporting all malfunctions as appropriate.
• Act as a resource to other staff, physicians and students regarding equipment, techniques, procedures and studies to optimize patient care.
• Work closely with cardiac sonographer quality coordinator to ensure adherence to quality processes and protocols, and assist with ICAEL accreditation activities as delegated.
• Implement protocols as new technology evolves, and ensure implementation and adherence to system echocardiography standards.

• Knowledge and ability to apply complex sonographic principles, instrumentation and techniques.
• Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to explain the purpose of the echo cardiographic examination to the patient and answer patients' questions.
• Knowledge of approved clinical protocols for each type of cardiovascular ultrasound examinations.
• Knowledge of proper infection control, including precautionary procedures. Knowledge of relevant laws regarding patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with healthcare providers, including other sonographers, physicians, and nurses.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Skilled utilization of computers and medical equipment.

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note:

Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an Accredited Program or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• Required License: RCS or RDCS
• Required Experience:
  
  more than 3-5 years as Cardiac Sonographer
• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS required within 30 days of hire or transfer
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS):
  Must have one of the following at time of hire/transfer: RCS through Cardio Credentialing Intl. (CCI) or RDCS through American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)