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Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Cardiovascular Sonographer III is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using sonography, in addition to daily operations of the sonographic laboratory, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment. This position maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs such exams as abdominal, renal, aorta, thyroid, pelvic, obstetrical, bio physical profiles, vascular studies, testicular and breasts and 2-D and/or 3-D echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE), stress echo, carotid, arterial, venous, aorta depending on department assigned. Color flow studies, doppler studies, biopsies and fluid collections of localized areas.
Performs ordered exams/request on patients according to physician order, appropriate indication for the exam, patient history, and other pertinent patient information.
Reviews patient charts and requests with the radiologist as needed to ensure the proper examination and diagnostic results are obtained.
Takes representative anatomical images, checks all images to assure that the required images have been acquired per protocols, recognizes normal versus abnormal anatomy, and exhibits knowledge of various pathological processes, and completes the sonographer report.
Analyses ultrasound images and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician/provider. Provides written, unofficial reports of examinations.
Quality controls all images; consults with the radiologist about the reading of scans and reports.
Maintains documentation of daily procedures performed in the ultrasound daily log book: includes such information as patients name, date of birth, hospital ID number, requesting physician, patient location, type of exam, sonographers initials, and equipment used.
Available for on call status rotations.
Maintains knowledge/licensure/certification.
Marks images for proper definition and explanation.
High-level disinfectant will be used and maintained per manufacturer guidelines.
Reports any malfunctions and calls the service personnel
Performs general clerical duties.
Maintains ultrasound rooms for optimum efficiency: This entails stocking rooms with linen, gel, gloves, and supplies for assisting with procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
Cardiovascular Sonographer I
Minimum Education
Technical Diploma/Certificate Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Related field Required
Minimum Work Experience
0-1 year Sonographer experience Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) in Echocardiography within 18 Months Required or
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS_CCI) in Echocardiography within 18 Months Required
Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS_CCI) in Vascular within 2 Years Required or
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) in Vascular within 2 Years Required
Cardiovascular Sonographer II
Minimum Education
Technical Diploma/Certificate Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Related field Required
Minimum Work Experience
1-3 years Sonographer experience Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Assoication Upon Hire Required
Must have one of the following certifications for level II. If the team member earns RDCS or RCS to move to level II, the team member must earn RVS or RVT within 2 years from date of original hire into a Sonographer role. If the team member earns RVS or RVT to move to level II, the team member must earn RDCS or RCS within 18 months from date of original hire into a Sonographer role.
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) in Echocardiography within 18 Months Required or
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS_CCI) in Echocardiography within 18 Months Required
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) in Vascular within 2 Years Required or
Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS_CCI) in Vascular within 2 Years Required
Cardiovascular Sonographer III
Minimum Education
Technical Diploma/Certificate Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Related field Required