Echo Technologist - SouthPark Cardiology

Echo Technologist

The Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) performs basic to advanced cardiac ultrasound services and procedures for adult patients such as transthoracic, transesophageal and stress echo. They must be familiar with approved clinical protocols for each type of cardiovascular ultrasound examination he or she performs. The sonographer also must be able to analyze the patient's clinical history fully, in order to identify the purpose of the examination, frame the clinical question that the examination is intended to answer, and expand the examination as necessary to answer the clinical question. (This is a full time position supporting our Cardiology team at SouthPark. There is flexibility in the schedule, either 4 - 10 hour shifts or 5 - 8 hour shifts, Monday to Friday)

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced cardiac ultrasound procedures utilizing a variety of equipment and techniques and makes the necessary measurements required for the interpretation to obtain accurate, high quality results. Identifies and defines cardiac abnormalities and extends the scope of the examination appropriately, deviating from standard techniques when necessary and correlating invasive and noninvasive cardiac diagnostic test results with cardiac anatomy and function.
• May assist physicians in the procedure rooms and operating rooms by performing echocardiograph studies to aid them in proceeding with complex procedures to decrease risk factors. Assists in performing transesophageal studies with cardiologist, calculating appropriate measurements and sterilizes probe.
• Prepare patients for procedures and obtains clinical history from the patient including cardiac related physical findings and pertinent laboratory data in order to adapt the imaging techniques to obtain comprehensive and diagnostic echocardiograms to alleviate the probability of erroneous clinical interpretation of the echocardiogram.
• Record statistics and performs daily maintenance of the Echocardiography Lab and its equipment, reporting all malfunctions as appropriate.
• Ability to start patient IV's.
• Act as a resource to other staff, physicians and students regarding equipment, techniques, procedures, and studies to optimize patient care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED completion is required.
• Associate degree or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must have one of the following valid certifications: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) granted by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) granted by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). Dual certifications in echo and vascular sonography preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience.
• Maintain active American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification (ACLS) preferred.
• Completion of Hepatitis B Vaccine and Flu Vaccine Form will be required. Candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer.
• Completion of TB test will be required.

Physical Requirements:

• Work consistently requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift and support weight of 35 pounds.
• Ability to concentrate on details.
• Use of computer for long periods of time.