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Cardiac sonographers provide professional, safe and compassionate ultrasound imaging care to all patient populations. They are uniquely trained in the advanced understanding of ultrasound physics and instrumentation allowing them to optimize the ultrasound controls for the highest quality image acquisition. The sonographer is able to identify and evaluate the appropriate anatomical and physiological consequences consistent with different disease processes. They need to be able to adapt the routine protocol to a wide range of patients and disease-state variability, making each exam individual and unique. The sonographer manages the initiation of critical value notification to expedite optimal patient outcomes.
Job Responsibility:
Obtains a patient history and perform a pre ultrasound procedure assessment
Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of the patients while they are under their care
Performs routine and complex cardiac ultrasound procedures including echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms including treadmill, Dobutamine echo and bicycle ergonometry
The sonographer must demonstrate an understanding of the imaging planes obtained during a TEE exam
Performs professional, clinical and technical competencies of assigned location
Demonstrates the ability to identify and evaluate the appropriate anatomical and physiological consequences that would be consistent with disease processes
Demonstrates both cognitive and psychomotor skill sets in the area of cardiovascular disease states
Organizes the acquired data in the appropriate sequence that will accurately represent the patient’s condition to the interpreting physician
In accordance with the departmental QI program, the sonographer must provide quality, constructive feedback on peer-to-peer case study review as assigned
Assists in maintaining efficient patient flow through the department
Responsible for completion of mandatory educational assignments as outlined by the departmental director
Participates in the education and training of sonographer students, residents, medical students and fellows
Assess the need for ultrasound enhancing agent (UEA) and bubble studies during echocardiography studies
Assists with the assessment and maintenance of the equipment log
Maintains cleanliness of supplies, stocks linen and empties laundry on a daily basis.
Requirements:
High School Graduate
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) upon Hire
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) must be completed or in the process of being completed and credentialed within 180 Days OR Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) must be completed or in the process of being completed and credentialed within 180 Days
Maintain CME requirements
Ability to train in area of competency
Must have basic computer skills.
Nice to have:
Graduate of programmatically accredited program in cardiac ultrasound/echocardiography OR Graduate of a Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate academic program in Health Science (including, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing)
Training or certification in IV and UEA contrast administration.