Sonographer 2, Cardiology

• Performs a variety of technical procedures in the application of high frequency ultrasound waves to patients for diagnostic purposes
• Demonstrates proficiency in complex transthoracic and stress echocardiography that is seen with structural and heart failure programs
• Uses highly skilled techniques to assist in clinical decision making
• Performs routine and specialized independent echocardiographic studies, including transthoracic, stress echocardiographic techniques, transesophageal and contrast exams as needed at all outpatient facilities within the UR Medicine enterprise
• Applies independent judgement during the exam to ensure appropriate anatomical, pathological and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the exam images per current URMC Echocardiography Policies and Procedures
• Perform necessary cardiac measurements to generate preliminary findings and image acquisition/storage to support the interpreting physician of the finalized diagnostic report
• Demonstrates radiation safety competency to perform ASA, Pericardiocentesis and ICE procedures under the supervision of an echo attending or an interventional Cardiologist in the Cath Lab
• Obtains pertinent patient history to optimize the exam for appropriateness
• Reviews old echocardiographic studies for correlation
• Prepares exam room and ultrasound equipment to perform cardiac ultrasound studies in accordance with universal precautions to ensure patient safety per approved protocols, policies and procedures
• Communicates with the patient in a manner that is appropriate for patient understanding
• Obtains vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, height and weight
• Evaluates any contraindications that may be limiting to exam completeness
• Uses proper patient positioning, in addition to ergonomically correct scanning techniques, to ensure patient and sonographer comfort and safety
• Assists with education and training of cardiology fellows and student interns
• When applicable, participate in research echoes with differing protocols and specific credentialing
• Maintains active registry status in adult cardiac sonography (RDCS/RCS) through continuing professional educational credits
• Attends echo conferences offered at URMC and/or attends local and national Echocardiography/Cardiology conferences to increase clinical knowledge base
• Maintains active status in BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Keeps lab and exam rooms in clean, working order, including cleaning ultrasound equipment and transducers, according to lab policy
• Troubleshoots and reports all equipment malfunctions and problems to lead sonographer
• Keeps all inventory and supplies current and stocked in each exam room
• Other duties as assigned

• Associate's degree and 2 years of experience in cardiac imaging or related field with 1 year of independent clinical echocardiographic scanning experience in a hospital and/or outpatient environment required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Working knowledge of cardiology, cardiovascular hemodynamics, doppler physics/instrumentation, cardiac and vascular ultrasound technologies required
• Compliant with UR Radiation Safety Standards required
• RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer upon hire required or RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer upon hire required

RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist upon hire preferred