Heart & Vascular Sonographer

Heart & Vascular Sonographer

Our client, an Acute Care Medical Facility company, is looking for a Heart & Vascular Sonographer for their Cincinnati, OH location.

Responsibilities:

• Perform noninvasive vascular and/or echo testing and all duties of a Sonographer.
• Follows established testing protocols. Produces highest possible quality study images & data by demonstrating competence on and proper use of all imaging and accessory equipment.
• Obtains an appropriate history prior to each test with each patient.
• Responsible for seeing that there is supporting information and documentation for the exam being performed.
• Employs knowledge of the ultrasound technology to determine if an order revision is appropriate and notifies appropriate individual.
• Adequately explains testing procedures to patients, family members as necessary, and hospital staff members connected to the care of the patient.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with clients and coworkers.
• Responsible for efficient provision of services.
• Works to ensure a collaborative effort with peers to achieve maximum productivity.
• Effectively schedules addon and emergency exams to maintain work flow.
• Communicates with the patient care areas to properly prep patients and sends for patients in a timely manner.
• Keeps the assigned areas clean and ensures adequate stock of supplies.
• Communicates equipment maintenance needs to the Lead and operates equipment safely and properly.
• Follows Quality Control standards and participates in departmental process improvement activities.
• Participates in Peer Review as requested and other departmental Process Improvement expectations.
• Keeps up to date on new or revised testing protocols and with professional continuing education as required for licensure or certification.
• Is effective in complying with annual hospital and departmental safety, education and in service requirements on a timely basis.
• Attends department meetings and shares responsibility for agenda.

Requirements:

• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written / verbal).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with hospital management, physicians and technologists.
• Current knowledge of technology and clinical advances related to cardia and/or vascular sonography.
• Working knowledge of accreditation, credentialing, and quality assurance procedures.
• Basic understanding of imager configuration, DICOM standards, networking and medical records.
• Graduate from an accredited Ultrasound training program
• Maintain continuing education requirements as set forth by ARDMS, CCI, ICAVL and ICAE.
• ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or ARDMS Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or CCI Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVS)
• BLS (American Heart Assoc.)
• Required: minimum of 2 + years ECHO experience; Registered in modality by CCI or ARDMS.
• Looking for advanced transthoracic echocardiography skills
• ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), BLS (American Heart Assoc.)

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

ICONMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law.