Sonographer

Cardiac Sonographer

General Certification Requirements (BLS, etc): BLS

Certifications/ARDMS (RDMS, RDCS, or RVT): RCS, RDCS

Would like Peds but Adults required.

How many scanners/rooms does this department have? 2-3 per location

Will they have to float/cover any other areas? Yes we have 4 locations. 2 Locations at each YRMC Campus one Inpatient and one outpatient.

Common types of imaging/studies performed & Job Duties

Required experience: TEE, TTE

Preferred experience: Treadmill/Dobutamine Stress Test Echo.

Job Duties Required: Structured Reporting Experience or 'Must have' skills Minimum 2 years experience. Average # of scans/studies per day 6-9

EMR &/or PACS (Picture Archive & Communication System: software & hardware) do they use EMR - Cerner PACS- Merge Cardio

Department Specific Equipment (Client, Phillips, Siemens) Phillips Ultrasound Radiology Supervisor or Lead Tech

Do they use RRA's (Registered Radiology Assistants)? No

Radiologist in-house? Yes for inpatient areas, Tests are read by the cardiologist.

Do they have to start IV's? (if applicable to the department) Yes Sonographers start IVs, this is a preferred skill as they push an echo enhancing agent.

Shifts & Scheduling 4-10 h Shifts. Sunday - Saturday 0630-1700

Weekend Requirement rotating

Holiday Requirement Likely

Call or Standby requirement? Yes, varies and can address further in post interview follow up.

Scrub Color/Dress Code: Are scrubs provided? Scrubs are not provided. Teal scrub color.

Department specific orientation Yes 2 days of orientation 1 Inpatient and 1 Outpatient day.