Cardiac Sonographer

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Under the direction of the echocardiography laboratory leadership, the Cardiac Sonographer I is responsible for the performance and acquisition of structurally normal cardiac ultrasound studies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews indications for exam and other pertinent medical information in preparation for the echocardiogram.
• ​Responsible for the performance and acquisition of structurally normal cardiac ultrasound studies.
• Assists with complex congenital cardiac studies.
• Performs appropriate infection prevention.
• Identifies patient per policy, including an introduction and explanation of the examination process to the patient, creates a warm environment for patients and family, instructs and assists patient throughout the procedure.
• Utilizes ultrasound equipment to obtain diagnostic images on patients with anatomy ranging from normal to complex in accordance with imaging protocols.
• Presents and reviews echocardiographic studies with physician and obtains additional images as requested.
• Performs quantitative assessment of echocardiographic data in accordance with imaging protocols.
• Assists in gathering ultrasound, and other medical data necessary to allow the physician to reach a medical diagnosis.
• Completes studies in an efficient manner.
• Utilizing the cardiology PACS, documents observations and quantifications made during the study for final review and interpretation by the reading physician or other qualified medical professional.
• Ensures studies are archived on the cardiology PACS network. Engages with leadership when technical issues arise.
• Assists leadership to ensure ultrasound equipment & accessories maintain functionality.
• Attends regular quality improvement meetings.

Required Education:

• Successful completion of an accredited cardiac ultrasound program.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) credential with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) OR Registered Congenital Cardiovascular Sonographer (RCCS) credential with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).

Special Requirement:

• Fetal experience OR 10-15 years of experience required.