Echo Cardiac Ultrasound Sonographer

Summary of Position Perform echocardiogram studies using ultrasound equipment to create images of the heart used to assist the cardiologist with diagnosis of cardiovascular pathology.
Principal Accountabilities Operate echocardiogram equipment to perform cardiac ultrasound imaging studies.
Provide excellent diagnostic echo images, correct views and accurate measurement for Transthoracic Echoes and Stress Echoes. Comply with patient care, safety, infection control, and quality improvement policies/procedures while performing studies.
Review patient's medical history and physician's instructions.
Explain procedure to patient and record any additional medical history that may be relevant to the condition being viewed.
Prepare equipment and patient for procedure.
Monitor patient flow in exam rooms and waiting room(s). Proactively resolve patient flow issues related to the clinical visit process. Keep patients informed of any delays.
Communicate critical results to the ordering provider and/or care team. Solicit feedback regarding pathology critical findings and additional views that may need to be performed.
Check email correspondence, electronic task lists, and other written communication regularly throughout the business day to enable timely knowledge of and response to written correspondence.
Assist with the orientation of new sonographers.
Perform other job-related duties as required.
Qualifications Education, Training, Licenses, Certifications High School Diploma or GED
Formal training and completion of course work from an accredited sonography school
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Relevant Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities One to two years of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer preferred
Greater than 900 clinical hours of documented echo scanning in combination with a RDCS or RCS Registry certification
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to explain technical procedures to patients
Demonstrated competence in Cardiac testing and EKG. Ability to use correct body mechanics to assist patients appropriately
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Demonstrated basic computer skills including typing
Experience performing mathematical and scientific calculations.
Additional Information Requisition ID: 1000003280
Hiring Range: $37.00-$44.00 per hour

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