Adult Cardiac Sonographer

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About the role

The Adult Cardiac Sonographer independently performs common and complex cardiac sonography of adult patients. This individual has an excellent understanding of adult physiology and anatomy with knowledge of the related cardiac pathophysiology. Independently performs and provides timely input of findings on patients including young adult, adult, and geriatric patients with known or suspected cardiac-related diagnoses. Under the direction of the Medical Director of Echocardiography and the LBMC Heart Institute Director, maintains a high standard of quality for all procedures performed.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for the welfare of patients to ensure a safe and positive examination experience.
• Communicates and maintains proper relations personally and on the telephone with other departments, Medical Center staff, physicians, and patients’ families to ensure a proper guest relations atmosphere.
• Assists with training students and new-hire personnel to provide quality education, instructions, and orientation to the Cardiology/Echocardiography Department.
• Performs cardiac ultrasound examinations and processing in a timely, proficient manner to assure efficient patient flow through the department and timely study results.
• Performs advanced cardiac sonography utilizing a variety of equipment and techniques and makes the necessary measurements required for accurate interpretation.
• May assist physicians in the Operating Room, Catheterization, and Electrophysiology Labs by performing echocardiography studies to aid in procedures.
• Identifies and defines cardiac abnormalities, extending the scope of the examination appropriately and correlating invasive and non-invasive cardiac diagnostic test results with cardiac anatomy and function.
• Processes and produces high-quality images and reports in related information systems (Syngo, 4D, EPIC at a minimum).
• Communicates additional information to assist Cardiologists in interpreting a patient's echocardiography study.
• Creates a positive team environment and enhances customer service by supporting a "no gossip" work environment and ensuring complaints are routed to supervisory staff.
• Ensures AIDET is used appropriately with patients and families.
• Maintains work areas and patient care areas, cleans equipment according to policy, maintains necessary supplies, and reports equipment malfunctions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of one year of Sonography experience in an acute care facility (three years preferred).
• Knowledge of and ability to learn and apply complex cardiac sonography principles, instrumentation, techniques, and new methods for capturing, displaying, and analyzing echocardiograph data.
• Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology.
• Problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and patient service skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ASE (American Society of Echocardiography) recognized program for echocardiography.
• ASE RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) certification for adults or CCI (Cardiac Credentialing International) certification.
• Current BLS certification.

Pay

Pay range: $49.00/hr - $72.00/hr. Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities.

Benefits

Health and wellness are our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high-quality health insurance plan options, allowing you to select the best choice for your family. For more information, visit our MemorialCare Benefits and Rewards page.

Schedule

Full-time, day shift (8-hour).