Cardiac Sonographer - full time, days

Essential Functions

• Acquire data and report comprehensive findings for echocardiography studies.
• Modalities include, but may not be limited to 2D imaging, 3D imaging, M-mode, spectral Doppler, color flow Doppler and strain imaging.
• Acquire data and report comprehensive findings for exercise and pharmacological stress echocardiography.
• Acquire data and report comprehensive findings for pediatric echocardiography as required.
• Assume “On Call” responsibilities as required.
• Assist the physician and nurse in performing transesophageal echocardiography (TEE).
• Operate the echo system, record and process data.
• Clean and care for TEE probes.
• Start and troubleshoot IV’s.
• Possess the clinical acuity to know when and how to administer agitated saline for microcavitation studies.
• Possess the clinical acuity to know when and how to administer echo contrast.
• Possess the clinical acuity to know when to provide critical results to the ordering physician.
• Assist with the performance and reporting for specialty and research echocardiograms as they are presented.
• Assist with the transportation and prep of patients when required.
• Review and apply the results from other diagnostic studies that may relate to the findings of the echocardiogram.
• Assist with the teaching/training of students from approved institutions. Also assist with the training of new hires when requested.
• Monitor and record patient vital signs.
• Initiate CPR when necessary. Assist nurses and physicians during medical emergencies.
• Absorb and maintain knowledge of the latest echocardiography techniques and technologies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited institution specializing in cardiac sonography.
• If recent graduate, must obtain one of the following credentials within 1 year of employment: RDCS from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and/or RCS from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in operating echocardiography equipment.

Benefits

Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.