Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist

Job Summary:

Responsible for diagnostic cardiac or vascular ultrasound that provides cardiologists with measurements and accurate images of cardiac structures for accurate diagnosis. Immediate feedback with preliminary reports of critical results to nurses and physicians is crucial for life-saving treatment interventions. Assists physicians with studies and aids in complex procedures to decrease potential procedural risks, including procedures in the OR, Hybrid lab, Cath lab, and CAD.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates correct technique, efficiency, and judgment in advanced cardiac and/or peripheral vascular procedures.
• Performs adult and/or pediatric cardiac ultrasound procedures, including TEE and stress echo, and/or peripheral vascular procedures.
• Reviews pertinent patient data and reports before procedures.
• Operates equipment necessary for optimal diagnostic recording; utilizes ancillary devices such as transducers and digital networking systems.
• Exercises appropriate judgment in notifying abnormal results to the 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 and efficiently 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.
• Participates in departmental QA process and National Accreditation process.
• Complies with departmental and hospital policies and maintains a clean environment.
• Practices infection control and promotes patient, visitor, and personnel safety.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient, employee, physician, and corporate information.
• Collaborates effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
• Makes independent judgment decisions from diversified alternatives, subject to general review in final stages.
• Coordinates activities of others and leads others in the same work performed.
• Works directly with patients and/or customers and with other healthcare professionals and staff.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Six months of related experience.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to utilize critical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively 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).
• BLS Certification.