Cardiac Sonographer PRN
About the role
The Cardiac Sonographer reports to the Cardiac Service Line Director/ Manager and performs various modalities of cardiac ultrasound, including transthoracic echo, stress echo, and assistance in transesophageal echo. This role also performs other noninvasive testing, such as electrocardiograms and application of holter monitors.
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
- 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
- Participates in call coverage
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) in Pediatric Echocardiography by The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required or registry eligible and obtainment of registration within 12 months of employment
- RDCS (PE) certification by the ARDMS is highly preferred
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) in Adult Echocardiography by The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) registry eligible and obtainment of registration within 90 days of hire
Qualifications
Completion of an accredited Cardiac Ultrasound program (Bachelors or Associates Degree) is required. In lieu of degree, a high school diploma or equivalent with applicable experience will be considered. Upcoming new graduates are welcome to apply. Analytical skills are necessary to effectively detect pathologies based on knowledge of physiological cause and effect of diseases and clinical procedures. Interpersonal skills are necessary to communicate effectively with patients/families, administrative/clinical personnel, and physicians. CPR Training is required or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
Work Environment
The role is based in a clinical patient care environment with minimal exposure to hazards such as excess noise, dust, or extremes in temperature. There is frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, body fluids, and other conditions common to the healthcare environment. Moderate adverse working conditions are due to the need to perform certain patient care activities.