Cardiac Sonographer

Job Duties & Essential Functions

• Performs echocardiograms and Vascular Ultrasound in accordance with established practices and procedures.
• Applies knowledge of anatomy, physiology, positioning and imaging techniques to optimize the quality of ultrasound images.
• Safely performs all patient care responsibilities in accordance with professional standards and the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Positions patient on examination table for optimum testing procedure and conditions.
• Explains procedure in easy-to-understand terms based on professional knowledge to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety.
• Sets-up equipment to administer the particular procedure in a timely fashion.
• Effectively determine and set priorities to meet patient needs.
• Provide proper and accurate documentation of patient care in the patient medical record.
• Ensures that patients receive timely and appropriate care.
• Maintains infection control precautions and identifies potential infection control problems.
• Participate in Quality Assurance activities within the Department.
• Participates in annual recertification training, compliance training, and HIPAA training, as well as all other mandatory in-service programs.
• Conforms to policies and regulations governing patient rights and confidentiality of information.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

• A High School Diploma.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
• Associates Degree with completion of ultrasound program (preferred).
• 2 years related experience in an Outpatient Practice setting (preferred).

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with patients, staff and medical providers.
• The employee must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• This position is active and requires the employee to constantly move about in the office to assist patients, staff and medical providers.