Cardiac Sonographer

STATUS: Full time LOCATION: UMMC - 127 North Street, Batavia, NY 14020 DEPARTMENT: Noninvasive Cardiology SCHEDULE: Mon - Fri; 8 am - 4:30 pm SUMMARY As a Cardiac Sonographer, your kind, patient-focused attitude and proven experience in echocardiography lead to critical discovery, diagnosis, and treatment. Performs medically prescribed diagnostic echocardiographic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics, utilizing various modes and techniques, including but not limited to 2-dimensional, M-Mode, color flow, pulse wave, and continuous wave Doppler, in accordance with accepted protocols. RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Care. Explain procedure with instructions, to insure patient cooperation, patient safety and optimal results; assist patient during transfer from wheelchair, stretcher or bed to exam table; provide individualized patient care (i.e. request interpreter, ambulation, toileting, etc.) as needed Imaging. Review patient chart and history; utilize imaging protocols and standards; enter patient demographics on ultrasound machine; utilize proper patient positioning techniques to obtain optimal image quality; obtain all measurements required for study; end and transfer study to cardiology PACS; access preliminary diagnostic report and formulate an initial interpretation for the reading cardiologist Documentation. Record time of critical finding and time which cardiologist was notified; documentation may include patient’s EMR/progress notes, documented and signed procedure performed, date and time completed; record procedure information in appropriate procedure logs, used to gather information for echocardiography QA/QI Equipment Management. Clean equipment after each procedure with approved cleaning products; report equipment failures to supervisory staff as needed; contact BioMedical Engineering and/or manufacturer’s service representative, as directed REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 2 years of experience in cardiac imaging or a related field or Certificate, Associate's, or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited cardiac echo sonographer program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Appropriate credentials in echocardiography from: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) Superior customer service and communication skills Strong attention to detail PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Two (2) to four (4) year college degree in health-related imaging (ultrasound, radiology) preferred One (1) to three (3) years of experience as a Registered Sonographer preferred PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements. PAY RANGE: $36.00 - $50.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr