Sonographer

Job Description

Job Description

As a Cardiac Sonographer you will complete all functions necessary to perform quality echocardiograms, stress echoes, and in some location vascular studies.

Essential Functions of the Role:

• Supports patient care by performing echocardiogram procedures, educating the patient on the process and answering any questions they may have
• Demonstrates proficiency with the use of ultrasound equipment and associated procedures.
• Routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians and other health practitioners running efficiently.
• Appropriately acquire echocardiographic measurements per protocol, create digital preliminary reports and verbally communicate preliminary findings to the interpreting physician
• Assures accuracy data for clinical reports, demographics and billing information for physician reports
• Shows a high degree of judgment and skill in use of sonographic equipment.
• Ensures that equipment is constantly functional and maintained for immediate use.
• Maintains records and reports on equipment and procedures performed

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D
• Current ARDMS or CCI or registry eligible and pass registry within one year of hire
• Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program
• A valid driver’s license
• BLS or ACLS (Will need to obtain within 30 days of hire)

Desired Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in the Cardiology field
• One (1) year of experience as an ultrasound technologist.

Work Environment

This position is a clinical position.

Physical Requirements

This position requires a full range of body motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 50 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The statements contained herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the Sonographer but are not a complete list of the responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs dictate. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.