Heart & Vascular Sonographer

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Heart and Vascular sonographers perform non-invasive ultrasound in the modalities of vascular and echocardiography.
• They develop client relationships through excellent patient care.
• They act as an educational resource to clients, providing quality and value to all aspects of services.
• The Sonographer will be able to participate in research and in procedures and will work in a supportive environment and be extensively trained on our protocols and standards while working on the latest equipment and technology.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform non-invasive vascular and/or echo testing and all duties of a Sonographer.
• Follows established testing protocols.
• Produces highest possible quality study images & data by demonstrating competence on and proper use of all imaging and accessory equipment.
• Obtains an appropriate history prior to each test with each patient.
• Responsible for seeing that there is supporting information and documentation for the exam being performed.
• Employs knowledge of the ultrasound technology to determine if an order revision is appropriate and notifies appropriate individual.
• Adequately explains testing procedures to patients, family members as necessary, and hospital staff members connected to the care of the patient.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with clients and co-workers.
• Responsible for efficient provision of services.
• Works to ensure a collaborative effort with peers to achieve maximum productivity.
• Effectively schedules add-on and emergency exams to maintain work flow.
• Communicates with the patient care areas to properly prep patients and sends for patients in a timely manner.
• Keeps the assigned areas clean and ensures adequate stock of supplies.
• Communicates equipment maintenance needs to the Lead and operates equipment safely and properly.
• Follows Quality Control standards and participates in departmental process improvement activities.
• Participates in Peer Review as requested and other departmental Process Improvement expectations.
• Keeps up to date on new or revised testing protocols and with professional continuing education as required for licensure or certification.
• Is effective in complying with annual hospital and departmental safety, education and in-service requirements on a timely basis.
• Attends department meetings and shares responsibility for agenda.

Required Education:

• Graduate from an accredited Ultrasound training program.
• Maintain continuing education requirements as set forth by ARDMS, CCI, ICAVL and ICAE.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or ARDMS Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or CCI Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVS).
• BLS (American Heart Association)

Required Skills & Experience:

• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written / verbal).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with hospital management, physicians and technologists.
• Current knowledge of technology and clinical advances related to cardiac and/or vascular sonography.
• Working knowledge of accreditation, credentialing, and quality assurance procedures.
• Basic understanding of imagers configuration, DICOM standards, networking and medical records.

Schedule Hours Per Week: 40.00
Schedule Hours Per day: 10.00
Schedule Days Per Week: 4.00