Cardiac Sonographer

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Work under the supervision of the Cardiology Assistant Director (AD).
• Performs cardiac ultrasound procedures on patients and completes associated support activities as directed by the Cardiology Assistant Director (AD) and/or attending Cardiologist.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures.
• Provides age appropriate care to the patients served by the Cardiology Department.
• Records procedure results in Echo Lab charts, log, etc.
• Immediately informs the Cardiology Assistant Director (AD) and/or attending Cardiologist of life threatening or Questionable test results, etc.
• Assumes active role in the Cardiology Department’s Continuous Quality Improvement Program.
• Enters into computer terminals a variety of patient information.
• Ensures appropriate documentation is maintained and updated.
• Performs preventative maintenance of cardiology equipment and accessories.
• Performs related duties and special assignments/projects.
• Pulls contrast media as appropriate for procedure.
• Uses appropriate communication and team-work skills with working with patients, co-workers, and other hospital staff.
• Maintains proficiency with all new related hospital technologies including Information System upgrades, Echo Picture Archiving Computer Systems (PACS), and Cardiovascular Information Systems (CVIS).
• Serves as a workflow resource to physicians for new advancements in qualitative, quantitative, and information technologies such as 3D/The Client cardiac ultrasound and related applications as well as a resource for the daily utilization of PACs and CVIS systems.
• Participates in the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Labs (ICAEL) process for the lab.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Performance Improvement:

• Assumes active role in the department’s Continuous Performance Improvement Program.
• Develops, implements and assesses Continuous Performance Improvement efforts as assigned.
• Assist with MQSA as requested or required.

Required Education:

• High school diploma or GED. -Completion of an ultrasound training program.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• ARDMS/RDCS or CCI registry in Adult Echocardiography.
• Current RDMS (BR) registry required.
• New hires or transfers have 6 month from job date to obtain RDMS (BR) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required.

Required Skills & Experience:

Epic Experience Required:

• Minimum of six (6) – twelve (12) months within the past year.
• One (1) year of experience in Adult Echocardiography.
• At least one (1) year of experience as a breast sonographer is required.

Essential Technical/Motor Skills:

• Knowledge of ultrasound equipment.
• Requires the use of fine motor skills and precise hand/eye coordination.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with patients, public and co-workers.
• Work requires ability to communicate effectively about complex matters with others who have varying levels of comprehension and knowledge (written and oral).

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Essential Mental Abilities: Requires analytical abilities to determine priorities and judge information. Ability to handle effectively with the stress of multiple priorities and patient anxieties.
• Essential Sensory Requirements: Must be able to hear, see, verbally communicate, and have tactile sense.