Cardiac Sonographer

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Cardiac Sonographer reports to the Cardiac Service Line Director/Manager. This role performs various modalities of cardiac ultrasound including transthoracic echo, stress echo, and assistance in transesophageal echo. This role also performs other noninvasive testing to include electrocardiograms and application of holter monitors. Cardiac Sonographer is accountable for the preparation of preliminary interpretation reports for echocardiograms, billing procedures, study transmittal and coverage of satellite sites.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs echocardiograms in accordance with lab standards while meeting daily volume expectations.
• Responds to emergent exams in a timely manner.
• Follows department workflows for reporting, billing and standard daily performance.
• Ensures patient care is provided in clean, safe, quiet, and secure environment.
• Renders excellent patient care to patients and families.
• All hospital related interactions are courteous and confidential and in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to deliver developmental and age-appropriate care to patients.
• Participates in staff meetings, research studies, quality assurance activities and working groups.
• Cooperates and assists in obtaining institutional, divisional and departmental initiatives and goals.
• Assists in the teaching of students and new technicians.
• Assesses ultrasound images for identification of problem areas for focused review of images and data.
• Oversees the daily operation of echocardiograph services and equipment.
• Assists with creating and updating policies and procedures related to echocardiography.
• Ensures continuing education requirements are met.
• Demonstrates knowledge of noninvasive cardiac diagnostic testing as well as operation and maintenance of equipment including electrocardiograms and holter/event monitor application.
• Participates in call coverage
• Performs other duties as assigned.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) in Pediatric Echocardiography by The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required or registry eligible and obtainment of registration within 12 months of employment.
• RDCS (PE) certification by the ARDMS is highly preferred.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) in Adult Echocardiography by The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) registry eligible and obtainment of registration within 90 days of hire.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of an accredited Cardiac Ultrasound program (Bachelors or Associates Degree).
• In lieu of degree, will consider high school diploma or equivalent with applicable experience.
• Upcoming new graduates welcome to apply.
• Analytical skills necessary to effectively detect pathologies based on knowledge of physiological cause and effect of diseases and clinical procedures.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate effectively with patients/families, administrative/clinical personnel and physicians.
• CPR Training required or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
• Ability to work at CHKD Main Hospital and satellite locations, as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Clinical patient care environment with minimal exposure to hazards such as excess noise, dust, or extremes in temperature.
• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, body fluids and other conditions common to the healthcare environment.
• Moderate adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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