Cardiac Sonographer

About the role

The Cardiac Sonographer reports to the Cardiac Service Line Director/Manager. This role performs various modalities of cardiac ultrasound including transthoracic echo, stress echo, and assistance in transesophageal echo. This role also performs other noninvasive testing to include electrocardiograms and application of holter monitors. Cardiac Sonographer is accountable for the preparation of preliminary interpretation reports for echocardiograms, billing procedures, study transmittal and coverage of satellite sites.

Responsibilities

• Performs echocardiograms in accordance with lab standards while meeting daily volume expectations.
• Responds to emergent exams in a timely manner.
• Follows department workflows for reporting, billing and standard daily performance.
• Ensures patient care is provided in a clean, safe, quiet, and secure environment.
• Renders excellent patient care to patients and families.
• Maintains courteous and confidential hospital-related interactions in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to deliver developmental and age-appropriate care to patients.
• Participates in staff meetings, research studies, quality assurance activities and working groups.
• Cooperates and assists in obtaining institutional, divisional and departmental initiatives and goals.
• Assists in the teaching of students and new technicians.
• Assesses ultrasound images for identification of problem areas for focused review of images and data.
• Oversees the daily operation of echocardiograph services and equipment.
• Assists with creating and updating policies and procedures related to echocardiography.
• Ensures continuing education requirements are met.
• Demonstrates knowledge of noninvasive cardiac diagnostic testing as well as operation and maintenance of equipment including electrocardiograms and holter/event monitor application.
• Participates in call coverage.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Licenses and/or Certifications

• Required: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) in Pediatric Echocardiography by ARDMS or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) by CCI (required or registry eligible; obtainment within 12 months of employment).
• Required: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) in Adult Echocardiography by ARDMS or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by CCI (registry eligible; obtainment within 90 days of hire).
• Required: CPR training (or must be obtained within 45 days of hire).
• Preferred: RDCS (PE) certification by ARDMS.

Education and Experience

• Required: Completion of an accredited Cardiac Ultrasound program (Bachelors or Associates Degree). In lieu of degree, will consider high school diploma or equivalent with applicable experience.
• Upcoming new graduates welcome to apply.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Analytical skills necessary to effectively detect pathologies based on knowledge of physiological cause and effect of diseases and clinical procedures.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients/families, administrative/clinical personnel and physicians.
• Ability to work at CHKD Main Hospital and satellite locations, as needed.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Working conditions: Clinical patient care environment with minimal exposure to hazards such as excess noise, dust, or extremes in temperature. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, body fluids and other conditions common to the healthcare environment. Moderate adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities.

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