Cardiac Sonographer (PRN)

Cardiac Sonographer

The Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for providing ultrasound diagnostic tests for patients.

Job Relationships

• Reports to the Operations Manager

Principal Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms as directed by physicians.

• Explain procedures to patients to assure cooperation and optimum test results.

• Position patients. Select appropriate transducer.

• Conduct scanning procedures using ultrasound equipment. Move scanner over specified area and adjust equipment to focus.

• Make hard copy of images. Document tests.

• Develop reports and assemble materials for cardiologists.

• Maintain ultrasound equipment. Order and stock all ultrasound supplies.

• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.

• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.

• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to SC Way customer service philosophy.

• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Completion of course in ultrasonic technology.

Licenses/Certificates

• CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire.

• Must be registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDMS), Cardiovascular Credentialing International and/or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographers.

• Credentialed with echocardiography certification.

Working Environment

• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.

• Must be able to assist patients to and from ultrasound table. Standing and walking.

PHI/Privacy Level

• HIPAA2