Cardiac Sonographer/Vascular Sonographer - Cardiovascular Services * Days - 40hrs/wk

Cardiac Sonographer / Vascular Sonographer - Cardiovascular Services

Days - 40hrs / wk

Requisition # : req8349

Shift : Days

FTE status : 1

On-call : Yes

Weekends : No

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.
30+ days ago