Sonographer 2, Cardiology

Echocardiographer

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Job Location: 360 Parrish St, Canandaigua, New York, United States of America, 14424

Opening: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Department: 910053 CVSL Regional Cardiology

Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America)

Range: UR URCF 215 H

Compensation Range: $39.71 - $53.61

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of technical procedures in the application of high frequency ultrasound waves to patients for diagnostic purposes. Demonstrates proficiency in complex transthoracic and stress echocardiography that is seen with structural and heart failure programs. Uses highly skilled techniques to assist in clinical decision making.

Essential Functions

• Performs routine and specialized independent echocardiographic studies, including transthoracic, stress echocardiographic techniques, transesophageal and contrast exams as needed at all outpatient facilities within the UR Medicine enterprise.
• Applies independent judgement during the exam to ensure appropriate anatomical, pathological and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the exam images per current URMC Echocardiography Policies and Procedures. Perform necessary cardiac measurements to generate preliminary findings and image acquisition/storage to support the interpreting physician of the finalized diagnostic report.
• Demonstrates radiation safety competency to perform ASA, Pericardiocentesis and ICE procedures under the supervision of an echo attending or an interventional Cardiologist in the Cath Lab.
• Obtains pertinent patient history to optimize the exam for appropriateness. Reviews old echocardiographic studies for correlation. Prepares exam room and ultrasound equipment to perform cardiac ultrasound studies in accordance with universal precautions to ensure patient safety per approved protocols, policies and procedures. Communicates with the patient in a manner that is appropriate for patient understanding.
• Obtains vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, height and weight. Evaluates any contraindications that may be limiting to exam completeness. Uses proper patient positioning, in addition to ergonomically correct scanning techniques, to ensure patient and sonographer comfort and safety.
• Assists with education and training of cardiology fellows and student interns. When applicable, participate in research echoes with differing protocols and specific credentialing.
• Maintains active registry status in adult cardiac sonography (RDCS/RCS) through continuing professional educational credits. Attends echo conferences offered at URMC and/or attends local and national Echocardiography/Cardiology conferences to increase clinical knowledge base. Maintains active status in BLS (Basic Life Support).
• Keeps lab and exam rooms in clean, working order, including cleaning ultrasound equipment and transducers, according to lab policy. Troubleshoots and reports all equipment malfunctions and problems to lead sonographer. Keeps all inventory and supplies current and stocked in each exam room.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience

• Associate's degree and 2 years of experience in cardiac imaging or related field with 1 year of independent clinical echocardiographic scanning experience in a hospital and/or outpatient environment required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of cardiology, cardiovascular hemodynamics, doppler physics/instrumentation, cardiac and vascular ultrasound technologies required
• Compliant with UR Radiation Safety Standards required

Licenses and Certifications

• RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer upon hire required or
• RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer upon hire required and
• RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist upon hire preferred

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