Cardiac Sonographer - Echo - Hospital

Job Summary:

The Cardiac Sonographer position requires a skilled professional to perform echocardiograms in an acute care hospital setting. The role involves working a 0730-1800 shift and participating in an on-call schedule, including potential weekend coverage. The sonographer will work with adult patients in acute care, outpatient, ER, and ICU environments, utilizing various echo techniques.

Location:Springfield, Illinois, United States

Responsibilities:

• Perform adult echocardiograms, including 3-D Echo, Bubble Study, Imaging with Contrast Agents, M-Mode, Pharmacologic Stress Echo, Portable Studies, Routine, and Treadmill Stress Echo.
• Adhere to isolation precautions.
• Collect and record patient data.
• Maintain and clean equipment.
• Answer phone calls and direct them accordingly.
• Perform data entry into electronic medical database systems.
• Document patient care and related duties appropriately.
• Coordinate equipment/supply needs.
• Notify appropriate department of equipment malfunction.
• Assist nurse in emergency situations.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Echo Tech.
• Experience in Adult Acute Care, Adult Outpatient, ER, and ICU settings.
• Proficiency in 3-D Echo, Bubble Study, Imaging with Contrast Agents, M-Mode, Pharmacologic Stress Echo, Portable Studies, Routine, and Treadmill Stress Echo.
• Knowledge of Isolation Precautions.
• ARDMS or CCI certification preferred.
• BLS certification.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Philips equipment experience.
• Cerner charting experience.

Special Considerations:

• On-call requirement: 4-5 days per 6-week schedule, with one of those days being a weekend day.
• Clinician will not float outside of scope to meet facility needs.
• RTO Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days.
• The client may call-off up to 36 hours per thirteen-week assignment without paying for the canceled hours.

Scheduling:

• Shift: 0730-1800.
• Block scheduling is potentially available but not guaranteed.