CARDIOVASCULAR SONOGRAPHER

About the role

The Cardiovascular Ultrasound Tech performs high quality cardiac and vascular ultrasound procedures that require ingenuity, initiative and independent judgment. Must be capable of following department policies, procedure and protocol to provide quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform 2-D echo exams to assess for LV function, wall motion abnormalities, cardiac and pericardial diseases, and valvular morphology
• Promptly and accurately compile exam documentation and technical worksheet for physician interpretation
• Provide preliminary technical information as applicable
• Document appropriate patient information necessary for exam interpretation and patient care
• Assess technical quality of exams before giving such to the Cardiologist; perform repeats as necessary
• Answer questions and provide information to center customers, including nursing staff, physicians and the general public on Cardiovascular Sonography procedures, Ultrasonography anatomy and physiology and patient safety practices
• Troubleshoot technical problems and work with vendors to resolve problems that arise
• Maintain flexibility as department grows, with a willingness to accept additional responsibilities requested by department director
• Demonstrate age-specific competency for the following groups: neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
• Complete all annual mandatory education requirements (including hospital, department, and job specific competencies)
• Attend the required number of staff meetings per department standard
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Current ARDMS (American Registry Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) credentials in: RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) OR Current CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) credentials in: RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer)
• Must hold or obtain current BLS
• 6 months as Cardiac and Vascular Ultrasound Technologist in Hospital or Cardiologist office, OR Ultrasound School New Graduate with 3 months Hospital Cardiac and Vascular Ultrasound experience under the supervision of an experienced Cardiac and Vascular Sonographer