Responsible for diagnostic cardiac or vascular ultrasound that provides cardiologists with measurements and accurate images of cardiac structures. This enables physicians to provide accurate diagnoses. Immediate feedback with preliminary reports of critical results to nurses and physicians is critical for life-saving treatment intervention. Assists physicians with studies and aids them in proceeding with complex procedures to decrease potential associated procedural risks, including procedures in the OR, Hybrid lab, Cath lab, and CAD, such as TAVR, SAVR, Tandem heart, Lariet procedures, and pseudoaneurysm compression.
Job Responsibilities
Demonstrates correct technique, efficiency, and judgment in performing advanced cardiac and/or peripheral vascular procedures.
Performs adequately adult and/or pediatric cardiac ultrasound procedures, including TEE and stress echo, and/or peripheral vascular procedures such as arterials, renals, and transcranial Doppler.
Reviews pertinent patient data and reports before procedures.
Operates equipment necessary to perform all required procedures and obtain optimal diagnostic recording; utilizes ancillary devices such as selected transducers and digital networking systems.
Exercises appropriate judgment in notification of abnormal results to reading physician and evaluates and reports findings to the cardiologist.
Maintains proper documentation of data according to lab, departmental, and hospital policy.
Documents all procedures accurately in departmental tracking processes.
Processes charging and other necessary data efficiently and accurately.
Collaborates in maintaining departmental efficiency and anticipates needs in equipment and supplies.
Supports unit/hospital goals through QA and educational activities.
Maintains current competency and registry (ARDMS or CCI) in the two specialty practices.
Demonstrates initiative in personal/professional development and maintains compliance with mandatory unit/hospital education standards.
Participates in departmental QA process and National Accreditation process.
Complies with departmental and hospital policies, maintains a clean environment, and practices infection control.
Promotes patient, visitor, and personnel safety and maintains confidentiality.
Collaborates effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
Utilizes independent judgment in decision-making from diversified alternatives.
Coordinates activities of others and leads others in the same work performed.
Works directly with patients, internal customers, and other healthcare professionals and staff.
Required Skills & Experience
Six months of related experience.
Ability to work independently and utilize critical thinking skills.
Excellent communication skills with surgeons, physicians, and other healthcare staff regarding Cardiac Ultrasound results.
Ability to serve in on-call rotation after regular business hours.
Required Education
High School diploma or GED.
Preferred Education
Graduate of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound or Cardiac Ultrasound certification program.
Required Certification & Licensure
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).