Cardiac Sonographer - Per Diem

About the role

To perform cardiac ultrasound procedures of a professional level on all patient population serviced by South Shore Health & Educational Corporation other than pediatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Performs complete study including M-MODE, REAL TIME, COLOR FLOW MAPPING and DOPPLER.
  • a. Acquires all necessary images and measurements according to lab protocols
  • b. Interprets all techniques giving internal dimensions, wall motion and flow pattern analysis
  • c. Quantitative abnormal valve areas calculating gradients.
• Obtains permanent records of examination.
  • a. Looks up patient information and previous echo exams in the patient's electronic medical records system
  • b. Completes exam documentation and billing info in the patient's electronic medical records
• Contributes professional knowledge to final diagnostic impression or report.
  • a. Writes preliminary interpretation for physician review
  • b. Informs physician during reading session of any non-conventional views taken.
• Stores daily examinations performed.
  • a. Ensures that all studies download correctly to GE server.
• Technology – Embraces technological solutions to work processes and practices.
  • a. Able to utilize GE reading station including burning CD, downloading cases
  • b. Able to utilize Epic (Electronic medical records)
  • c. Able to utilize the electronic method of calling down inpatients in a timely and efficient manner.
• Safety Awareness – Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.
  • a. Practices MD notification of "red values" as described in policy.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: At least a (2) two year Echocardiography accredited program including technical and clinical training culminating in an associate degree or higher.
• Minimum Work Experience: At least (1) one to (2) two years experience preferred
• Required Certifications: RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)) or RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Required Classes/Skills: BLS - Basic Life Support (within 180 days after start date), ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (within 180 days after start date)

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate competency in echocardiography.
• Must be able to recognize abnormal structure and be able to correlate this information into a useful study.
• Must be able to deviate from normal techniques, when necessary, to develop new techniques.
• Must be able to utilize ancillary devices, i.e., selected transducers

Skills

• Per diem, as needed