Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist

Cardiac SonographerResponsible for diagnostic cardiac or vascular ultrasound that provides the cardiologist with measurements and accurate images of cardiac structures. This enables the physician to provide accurate diagnoses. Immediate feedback with preliminary reports of critical results to the nurses and physicians is critical for life-saving treatment intervention. Assists the physician with studies and aids them in proceeding with complex procedures to decrease potential associated procedural risks, including procedures in the OR, Hybrid lab, Cath lab, and CAD.Job Responsibilities:Demonstrates correct technique, efficiency, and judgment in the performance of advanced cardiac and/or peripheral vascular procedures.Performs adult and/or pediatric cardiac ultrasound procedures, including TEE and stress echo, and/or performs peripheral vascular procedures including arterials, renals, and transcranial Doppler.Reviews pertinent patient data and reports before procedures.Operates equipment necessary to perform all required procedures and obtain optimal diagnostic recording; utilizes ancillary devices such as selected transducers and digital networking systems.Exercises appropriate judgment in notification of abnormal results to the reading physician and evaluates and reports findings to the cardiologist.Assists the physician with studies and aids them in proceeding with complex procedures to decrease potential associated procedural risks.Maintains proper documentation of data according to lab, departmental, and hospital policy.Documents all procedures accurately in departmental tracking processes.Processes charging and other necessary data efficiently and accurately.Collaborates in the maintenance of departmental efficiency.Anticipates needs in equipment and supplies and uses resources wisely to assist in cost containment.Able to schedule patients efficiently.Supports unit/hospital goals through QA and educational activities.Maintains current competency and registry in the two specialty practices.Demonstrates initiative in personal/professional development.Maintains compliance with mandatory unit/hospital education standards.Participates in departmental QA process and National Accreditation process.Modifies behavior/performance to meet changing hospital/departmental goals.Complies with departmental and hospital policies.Maintains a clean environment and practices infection control.Promotes patient, visitor, and personnel safety.Maintains patient, employee, physician, and corporate confidentiality.Collaborates effectively with all members of the healthcare team.Decision Making: Exercises independent judgment in making decisions from many diversified alternatives, subject to general review in the final stages only.Working Relationships: Coordinates activities of others and leads others in the same work performed.Works directly with patients and/or customers and with internal customers via telephone or face-to-face interaction.Frequently works with individuals at the Director level or above.Required Skills & Experience:Six months of related experience.Ability to work independently.Ability to utilize critical thinking skills.Ability to communicate effectively with surgeons, physicians, and other healthcare staff regarding Cardiac Ultrasound results.Ability to serve in on-call rotation after regular business hours.Required Education:High School diploma or GED.Preferred Education:Graduate of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound or Cardiac Ultrasound certification program.Required Certification & Licensure:Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).BLS certification.