CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER

Cardiac Sonographer

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Job Summary

The Cardiac Sonographer I is responsible for independently performing comprehensive echocardiograms and stress echocardiograms for adults in an outpatient setting. The sonographer must demonstrate foundational knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, and pathology in the assigned patient population. The sonographer is expected to understand the patient's exam rationale, acquire high-quality diagnostic images, and provide accurate preliminary findings in a timely manner. The sonographer will comply with patient privacy and safety guidelines and adhere to departmental and hospital policies. Responsibilities may change over time at the discretion of department leadership to meet the department's evolving needs.

Prepare exam rooms and ultrasound equipment in accordance with infection control, sterilization, and patient safety protocols. Understand reasons for individual patient exams, review patient history, and prior reports/images. Apply proper positioning tools and ergonomically correct scanning techniques to ensure patient comfort and prevent personal injury, provide safe and high-quality patient care, and ensure an exceptional patient and family experience. Perform comprehensive TTEs (transthoracic echo) and stress echo independently. Write preliminary reports to the interpreting physician. Participate in Quality Improvement initiatives and in all measures to support accreditation. Assist with scheduling as needed. Meet productivity and volume expectations as defined by department standards. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

• Licenses and Credentials

• Registered Cardiac Sonographer RCS - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer RDCS - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) required

• Basic Life Support BLS - required

Experience

• Sonographer experience preferred

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High degree of technical expertise.

• Builds upon foundational skills to perform procedures, contribute to clinical improvement initiatives, and support the professional development of junior staff with little assistance.

• Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Remote Type

• Onsite

• Work Location

• 137 Main Street

• Scheduled Weekly Hours

• 40

• Employee Type

• Regular

• Work Shift

• Day (United States of America)

• Pay Range

• $45.00 - $57.34/Hourly

• Grade

• 5

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