Echo Cardiac Ultrasound Sonographer

Job Summary The Sonographer - Echo Cardiac Ultrasound at North Mississippi Health Services plays a crucial role in echocardiography. This role is responsible for conducting educational and in-service training, performing various echocardiography procedures, ensuring proper charting and filing, maintaining inventory, and participating in Performance Improvement activities. Job Functions Educational The incumbent will participate in the training of new personnel. The incumbent will conduct or participate in in-service training classes. Clinical The incumbent performs all aspects of echocardiography (M-mode, 2-Dimensional, Spectral and Color Flow Doppler, Stress Echocardiography; assists with Trans-esophageal Echocardiography). Responsible for proper use of telemedicine equipment used in pediatric echocardiography. Clerical Responsible for proper charting, filing, and charging of all echocardiography procedures performed. Responsible for computerized patient scheduling on an as-needed basis. Inventory Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory of supplies needed for procedures performed. Performance Inventory Participates in hospital and departmental ongoing performance improvement activities and complies with actions taken as a result of those activities to assure high-quality patient care. Qualifications Education Associate’s Degree. The incumbent must be a registered cardiac sonographer and preferably a graduate of an accredited ultrasound program or the NMMC Echo Internship, which includes training in cardiac ultrasound. Experience Basic and Advanced Cardiology Classes – preferred. Continuing education in cardiology procedures is required annually. 1-3 years of work experience not required, as an on-the-job training program is provided. Licenses and Certifications ARDMS – Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDCS) – required. CCI – Cardiovascular Credentialing International RCS – required. BCLS – Basic Life Support – required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Detailed knowledge of cardiac anatomy, disease processes, and their effects on cardiac structures and blood flow. Ability to perform detailed measurements and calculations to define disease states. Knowledge and use of computerized ultrasound and echocardiography equipment. Knowledge and use of telemedicine equipment for transmission of echocardiography images. Experience with pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. Ability to work independently without supervision when on location. Flexibility to fill in for others within the Cardiology Department as directed. Strong teamwork focus, commitment to customer service and cost control. #J-18808-Ljbffr