Lead Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, 40 hours, Days

Major Responsibilities

• Assigns workload and ensures quality service delivery.
• Determines staffing needs and maintains exam supplies.
• Establishes work methods and performance standards.
• Orients new staff and provides 90-day competency feedback.
• Offers performance feedback and assists with evaluations.
• Guides echocardiogram performance and maintains protocol manuals.
• Provides training on performance improvement and patient safety.
• Supports staff personal growth and learning opportunities.
• Treats all individuals with courtesy, respect, and integrity.
• Responds to patient and staff concerns and follows up.
• Communicates delays and offers rescheduling options when needed.
• Ensures compliance with exam orders and protocols.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.
• Performs M-mode, 2D, and color-flow Doppler exams per ARDMS standards.
• Uses optimal patient positioning and equipment settings.
• Provides clinical history and preliminary interpretations.
• Assigns exams to appropriate cardiologists.
• Prepares patient, room, and equipment for Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE) procedures.
• Aids during procedures and performs post-procedure tasks.
• Cleans and disinfects exam tables, probes, and ECG cables.
• Maintains TEE probe disinfection and machine filters.
• Maintains records, supplies, and billing accuracy.
• Collaborates with other cardiovascular testing departments.

Position Qualifications

• Required: 1–2 years of formal training, RDCS certification, current CPR certification.
• PREFERRED: Associate’s degree.
• Required: 5 years of dedicated cardiac experience.

Experience/Skills

• Qualified candidates must have an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and encourage applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.