Cardiac Sonographer, Casual

SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to join our Echo Cardiography department. This casual position will pick up day, evening, and night shifts.

Purpose of this position: Under general supervision performs work conducting a variety of technical procedures in the application of high frequency diagnostic ultrasound to patients for diagnosis of heart disease.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform echocardiograms and manage the imaging system during a transesophageal echocardiogram using state-of-the-art methods and equipment
• Perform exercise and pharmacological echocardiograms proficiently
• Reviews and verifies exam requests to ensure correct exam is ordered on the correct patient
• Explain exam procedure to patient and family members
• Evaluates images and notifies the appropriate Cardiologist as needed; takes appropriate action to address image quality issues
• Consistently performs quality exams and ensures that department protocols are followed
• Meet ECHO lab education and training protocol requirements to administer contrast imaging agents to patient
• Determine the need for using imaging contrast on a case-by-case basis
• Start IV and administer contrast imaging agent when necessary
• Using the CVIS (cardiovascular information system), perform measurements and analyze results of echocardiogram to facilitate physicians interpretation of test results
• Assists physicians and residents as required with ECHO procedures
• Assist with education and training of nursing and medical staff, residents and cardiology fellows
• Mentor and orient new employees
• Clean, maintain and troubleshoot imaging equipment, endoscopes, and other equipment
• Ensure that exam rooms are orderly and stocked with supplies
• Participate in quality improvement processes and Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (IAC, formerly ICAEL) accreditation
  
• Build and support a collaborative team environment
  
• Participate in the implementation and performance of safety and quality assurance procedures
• Attend QA conferences as able
• May participate in research activities
• Report and discuss any malfunctions and notify the Lead Cardiac Sonographer, appropriate service personnel is then called as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two year degree in non-invasive cardiology

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Stress Echo

License/Certifications:

• Credentialed by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)

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• Credentialed by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)

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• Must meet the eligibility requirements to take the ARDMS/CCI examination within 12 months of hire date