Cardiac Sonographer (PRN)

The Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for providing ultrasound diagnostic tests for patients.

Job Relationships
* Reports to the Operations Manager

Principal Responsibilities
* Perform echocardiograms as directed by physicians.
* Explain procedures to patients to assure cooperation and optimum test results.
* Position patients. Select appropriate transducer.
* Conduct scanning procedures using ultrasound equipment. Move scanner over specified area and adjust equipment to focus.
* Make hard copy of images. Document tests.
* Develop reports and assemble materials for cardiologists.
* Maintain ultrasound equipment. Order and stock all ultrasound supplies.
* Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
* Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
* Provide excellent customer service and adhere to SC Way customer service philosophy.
* Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education/Experience
* Completion of course in ultrasonic technology.

Licenses/Certificates
* CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire.
* Must be registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDMS), Cardiovascular Credentialing International and/or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographers.
* Credentialed with echocardiography certification.

Working Environment
* Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.
* Must be able to assist patients to and from ultrasound table. Standing and walking.

PHI/Privacy Level
* HIPAA2