Cardiac Sonographer (FT- 1.0 FTE, Day Shift)

Cardiology Clinic

Perform daily clinical adult cardiac ultrasound diagnostic procedures (echocardiography), assessing basic and advanced cardiac anatomy and pathophysiology, creating preliminary reports for interpretation by cardiologist.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Cardiovascular Technology (CVT), Echocardiography, or equivalent from a CAAHEP program or Health Science Program.
• Current American Heart Association BLS.
• Current Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) required within one (1) year of hire.
• Six (6) months of clinical training in cardiac ultrasound or comparable experience, to be completed during clinical rotations or through post-graduate experience.

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Cardiovascular Technology, Echocardiography, or equivalent.
• Current American Heart Association ACLS.
• Two (2) years of experience in post-graduation cardiac ultrasound.

Essential Job Functions

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.

• Performs routine two-dimensional echo, stress echo, pharmacological stress echo, transesophageal echo, and emergent echo procedures in accordance with standard practice, requiring the ability to learn and understand required advanced echo techniques such as 3D and strain imaging.
• Utilizes ultrasound enhancing agents (UEA's) and agitated saline when requested or clinically necessary.
• Provides echocardiography service at all locations needed, working variable shifts, weekends, and providing emergent call coverage as scheduled.
• Operates equipment necessary to perform all required procedures. Maintains equipment in working order. Performs routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, and report any equipment malfunction to biomed team or echo lab supervisor.
• Evaluates patient's electronic medical record to obtain patient history, reason for exam, and any necessary information to perform study.
• Prepares preliminary reports for review and interpretation by cardiologist including comparison of previous studies.
• Participates in professional education, lab meetings, and quality improvement projects.
• Participates in the reaccreditation process and quality demands of Intersocietal Accreditation Commission of Echocardiography (IAC-Echo).
• Completes documentation of all information required for proper interpretation, reporting, archiving and retrieval of exams.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
• Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment
• Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines

Schedule Requirements

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (Rarely 30 pounds): Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
• Sit (Continuously): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Stand (Occasionally): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Walk (Occasionally): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.
• Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.
• Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Occasionally): Twisting, bending, stooping, and kneeling require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.
• Reach Above Shoulder Level (Occasionally): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.
• Push/Pull (Occasionally): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
• Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.
• Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.
• Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.
• Exposures (Rarely): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses.

*Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.