Cardiac Sonographer- Cardiovascular Services * Shift Varies ( Resource )

Cardiac Sonographer- Cardiovascular Services * Shift Varies ( Resource )

Requisition #: req12404

Shift: Varies

FTE status: 0

On-call: Yes

Weekends: Yes

General Summary:

The Cardiac Sonographer performs routine and/or specialized cardiac ultrasound exams. The echocardiographer acquires/analyzes data using diagnostic medical ultrasound and related technologies providing calculations/data for medical staff interpretations.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited college, university or program
• Must be registered by the ARDMS or CCI and possess RDCS or RCS credentials in Adult Echo. Dual registration in Adult and Pediatric preferred.
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 6 months of hire required.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and specialized echocardiograms using {M-mode, 2D, Color/ Spectral Doppler, and related technologies} in accordance with SDMS, ASE, ICEAL, ARDMS and ACC/AHA standards/guidelines.

• Perform and assist with graded exercise and pharmalogical stress echocardiographic procedures {Supine Bike Stress Echo, Treadmill Stress Echo, Dobutamine Stress Echo}.

• Coordinates/ assists with performing Transesophogeal Echocardiograms and optimizing echocardiographic images and data.

• Operate, maintain and optimize ultrasound and related equipment.

• Transport ultrasound equipment to patient units as required performing bedside exams.

• Travel and transport equipment to off-site locations to perform duties.

• Review patient charts and performs patient assessments to optimize and perform symptom-focused procedures. Acquire and analyze data to provide/prepare worksheets for medical staff review and interpretation.

• Function in an educational capacity for patients, patients’ family, nurses, physicians, and other audiences relative to skill.

• Participate in departmental/hospital quality assurance and clinical competency process.

• Cover a required amount of on-call responding to off-hour/ emergent calls {24/7}.

• Performs other duties as assigned. These may include but are not limited to: Maintaining a current knowledge base of department processes, protocols and procedures, pursuing self-directed learning and continuing education opportunities, and participating on committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.