Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiovascular Services * Shift Varies - Resource

Shift: Varies • On-call: Yes • Weekends: Yes

About the role

The Cardiac Sonographer performs routine and specialized cardiac ultrasound exams. The echocardiographer acquires and analyzes data using diagnostic medical ultrasound and related technologies, providing calculations and data for medical staff interpretations.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited college, university, or program
• Registered by the ARDMS or CCI and possess RDCS or RCS credentials in Adult Echo (dual registration in Adult and Pediatric preferred)
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized echocardiograms using M-mode, 2D, Color/Spectral Doppler, and related technologies in accordance with SDMS, ASE, ICEAL, ARDMS, and ACC/AHA standards/guidelines
• Perform and assist with graded exercise and pharmacological stress echocardiographic procedures (Supine Bike Stress Echo, Treadmill Stress Echo, Dobutamine Stress Echo)
• Coordinate and assist with performing Transesophageal Echocardiograms and optimizing echocardiographic images and data
• Operate, maintain, and optimize ultrasound and related equipment
• Transport ultrasound equipment to patient units as required, performing bedside exams
• Travel and transport equipment to off-site locations to perform duties
• Review patient charts and perform patient assessments to optimize and perform symptom-focused procedures
• Acquire and analyze data to provide and prepare worksheets for medical staff review and interpretation
• Function in an educational capacity for patients, patients’ families, nurses, physicians, and other audiences
• Participate in departmental and hospital quality assurance and clinical competency processes
• Cover a required amount of on-call time, responding to off-hour and emergent calls (24/7)
• Perform other duties as assigned, including maintaining a current knowledge base of department processes, protocols, and procedures; pursuing self-directed learning and continuing education opportunities; and participating on committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management