Cardiac Sonographer

Job Description

Essential Duties:

• 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.

Primary Job Duties:

• 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.

Skills & Qualifications:

• ARDMS/RDCS or CCI registry in Adult Echocardiography. – Required
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards. – Required
• Experience in Adult/Pediatric Echocardiography. – Required: 1 Year
• High school diploma or GED. – Required
• Candidate familiar with McKesson/CHANGE Healthcare and Client ultrasound equipment. – Highly Desired
• Manager is looking for someone with both Adult and Pediatric Echocardiography experience.