Radiology - Cardiac Sonographer
Profession: Cardiac Sonographer
Specialty: Cardiac Sonographer
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: PM
Hours per Shift: 8 hours
Experience: 3 years minimum experience
License: BLS (AHA Only), RDCS or RCST
Certifications: BLS (AHA Only), RDCS or RCST
Must-Have: Extensive Level I Trauma experience
Description:
The Cardiac Sonographer 1 performs basic to intermediate cardiac ultrasound services and procedures for adult patients.
This includes transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress studies used to diagnose and assess cardiac abnormalities.
General duties include preparing equipment, prepping patients, and explaining procedures.
Sonographers will review images, report findings, and analyze patient clinical history to identify the purpose of each examination.
They will frame clinical questions that the examination is intended to answer and expand the examination as necessary.
Essential Functions of the Role:
Performs basic to advanced cardiac ultrasound procedures utilizing various equipment and techniques.
Makes necessary measurements for interpretation to obtain accurate, high-quality results.
Identifies and defines cardiac abnormalities, extending the scope of examination appropriately.
May assist physicians in procedure rooms and operating rooms by performing echocardiograph studies.
Assists in performing transesophageal studies with the cardiologist.
Calculates appropriate measurements and sterilizes probes.
Prepares patients for procedures and obtains clinical history, including cardiac-related physical findings and pertinent laboratory data.
Records statistics and performs daily maintenance of the Echocardiography Lab and its equipment.
Reports all malfunctions as appropriate.
Acts as a resource to other staff regarding equipment, techniques, procedures, and studies.
Works closely with quality coordinators to ensure quality processes and protocols are adhered to.
Assists with accreditation activities as delegated.
Implements protocols as new technology evolves.
Ensures echocardiography standards are implemented and adhered to.
Key Success Factors:
Knowledge and ability to apply complex sonographic principles, instrumentation, and techniques.
Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology.
Ability to explain the purpose of the echocardiographic examination to the patient.
Knowledge of approved clinical protocols for cardiovascular ultrasound examinations.
Knowledge of proper infection control, including precautionary procedures.
Knowledge of relevant laws regarding patient confidentiality and privacy.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with healthcare providers.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Skilled utilization of computers and medical equipment.
The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job.
It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job.
Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities as needed.
The ability to competently perform all essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, is a basic requirement of the position.
Demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a team member is essential.
