Cardiac Sonographer 1

University of Rochester•Village of Clifton Springs, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Job Location (Full Address): 410 Clifton Springs Professional Park, Clifton Springs, New York, United States of America, 14432 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 910053 CVSL Regional Cardiology Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URCF 214 H Compensation Range: $36.87 - $47.93 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations. Responsibilities: Assists in performing a variety of technical procedures in the application of high frequency ultrasound waves to patients for diagnostic purposes. Uses highly skilled techniques to assist in clinical decision making, with guidance from senior Sonographers while working towards obtaining sound knowledge of cardiology, cardiovascular hemodynamics, doppler physics/instrumentation, cardiac and vascular ultrasound technologies.

Requirements

Associate's degree and 2 years of experience in cardiac imaging or related field or successful completion of accredited cardiac echo sonographer training program required Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Working knowledge of cardiology, cardiovascular hemodynamics, doppler physics/instrumentation, cardiac and vascular ultrasound technologies required
RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer upon hire required or RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer upon hire required
BLS (Basic Life Support)

Nice To Haves

RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist upon hire preferred

Responsibilities

Assists with routine and specialized echocardiographic studies, including transthoracic, stress echocardiographic techniques, transesophageal and contrast exams, with the goal of becoming independently capable of performing complete exams.
Obtains pertinent patient medical history to optimize the exam for appropriateness.
With assistance from more senior sonographer, reviews old echocardiographic studies for correlation.
Prepares exam room and ultrasound equipment to perform cardiac ultrasound studies in accordance with universal precautions to ensure patient safety per approved protocols, policies and procedures.
Communicates with patient in a manner that is appropriate for patient understanding.
Obtains vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, height and weight.
Evaluates any contraindications that may be limiting to exam completeness.
Uses proper patient positioning, in addition to ergonomically correct scanning techniques, to ensure patient and sonographer comfort and safety.
Works with more senior sonographer to perform necessary cardiac measurements to generate preliminary findings and image acquisition/storage to support the interpreting physician of the finalized diagnostic report.
Gains knowledge of cardiac structural findings and understand relevance.
Maintains active registry status in adult cardiac sonography (RDCS/RCS) through continuing professional educational credits.
Attends echo conferences offered at URMC and/or attends local and national Echocardiography/Cardiology conferences to increase clinical knowledge base.
Maintains active status in BLS (Basic Life Support).
Keeps lab and exam rooms in clean, working order, including cleaning ultrasound equipment and transducers, according to lab policy.
Reports all equipment malfunctions and problems to lead sonographer.
Keeps all inventory and supplies current and stocked in each exam room.
Other duties as assigned.