Cardiovascular Sonographer

Job Summary

Proficient at all functions required to schedule, perform and process echo and / or vascular ultrasound examinations.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education : High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Years of Experience : None.

Substitutable Education & Experience : None.

Required Certifications / Licensure : Certified in CPR or certified within 3 months of employment;

Registry eligible (ARDMS or CCI) in Echocardiography and / or Vascular Technology. Must obtain registry in either Echocardiography or Vascular Technology within 90 days of hire date.

Required Training : Successful completion of formal or occupational training specific to either echocardiography and / or vascular sonography;

Possesses excellent understanding of medical terminology

Essential Functions

• Performs invasive and non-invasive echo and / or vascular procedures.
• Possesses excellent understanding of normal and abnormal cardiac anatomy in relation to the cardiovascular disease process and / or arterial and venous system (pathology, morphology).
• Obtains a brief history that applies to cardiac disease states and / or arterial / venous diseases states.
• Performs a brief physical exam that applies to cardiac disease states and arterial / venous disease states.
• Clinically evaluates patients and determines the level of appropriate testing.
• Administers echocardiogram image enhancement agent as indicated.
• Recognizes symptoms of cardiovascular distress.
• Uses all current equipment that requires considerable experience, judgement and concentration.
• Available for on-call duty in order to maintain after hours service.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Participates in a continuous quality improvement program.
• Participates in education programs and in-services for departmental personnel.
• Participates in continuing education by reading journals, attending workshops and seminars.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance and calibration procedures on all pertinent equipment.
• Reports equipment malfunctions and maintains a record of these events.
• Maintains professional rapport with the Medical Director, Medical Staff and Cardiovascular Staff.
• Works independently with little or no direct supervision.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or as required by circumstances.

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families :

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer paid life insurance equal to 1x salary
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
• Adoption assistance
• LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness
30+ days ago