Cardiac Sonographer - Per Diem

Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist

To perform cardiac ultrasound procedures of a professional level on all patient population serviced by South Shore Health & Educational Corporation other than pediatric patients. Responsible for the safety, mental and physical comfort of the patient

Compensation Pay Range: $42.42 - $57.09

Essential Functions

• Performs complete study including M-MODE, REAL TIME, COLOR FLOW MAPPING and DOPPLER.
• Acquires all necessary images and measurements according to lab protocols
• Interprets all techniques giving internal dimensions, wall motion and flow pattern analysis.
• Quantitative abnormal valve areas calculating gradients.
• Obtains permanent records of examination.
• Looks up patient information and previous echo exams in the patient's electronic medical records system
• Completes exam documentation and billing info in the patient's electronic medical records
• Contributes professional knowledge to final diagnostic impression or report.
• Writes preliminary interpretation for physician review.
• Informs physician during reading session of any non-conventional views taken.
• Stores daily examinations performed.
• Ensures that all studies download correctly to GE server.
• Technology – Embraces technological solutions to work processes and practices.
• Able to utilize GE reading station including burning CD, downloading cases
• Able to utilize Epic (Electronic medical records)
• Able to utilize the electronic method of calling down inpatients in a timely and efficient manner.
• Safety Awareness – Fosters a "Culture of Safety" through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.
• Practices MD notification of "red values" as described in policy.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education: At least a (2) two year Echocardiography accredited program including technical and clinical training culminating in an associate degree or higher.

Minimum Work Experience: At least (1) one to (2) two years experience preferred

Required Certifications: RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)) or RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

Required Classes/Skills: BLS - Basic Life Support (within 180 days after start date) ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (within 180 days after start date)

Required additional Knowledge and Abilities: Ability to demonstrate competency in echocardiography. Must be able to recognize abnormal structure and be able to correlate this information into a useful study. Must be able to deviate from normal techniques, when necessary, to develop new techniques. Must be able to utilize ancillary devices, i.e., selected transducers