Cardiac Sonographer 2
About The Position
As a member of the health care team, the Cardiac Sonographer performs non-invasive cardiac diagnostic testing on adolescent and adult patients at UTMC. Tests include M-mode echocardiograms, 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional Sector scans, Cardiac Doppler, Colorflow Imaging, and measurement of Ejection Fraction by echocardiogram. The position assists physicians with Transesophageal Echocardiograms and performs Stress Exercise Echocardiograms in the Heart Station with Stress Laboratory personnel. The role also maintains the digital computer system. Employees are expected to follow UTMC Service Values, including iCare standards, and comply with hospital policies and procedures related to patient safety, performance improvement, and quality of care. Duties include using the Morse Fall Scale, effective handwashing between patients, recognizing and reporting safety issues and equipment dysfunction, responding appropriately to blood exposure and spills, attending department-specific safety training, and following standardized handoff communication policies.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Cardiovascular Technology or a higher relevant degree, or ten years of experience performing echocardiograms.
- Must have been registered for five years and have performed echocardiograms for five years after registration; work experience must be recent and relevant, with documented proficiency in independently performing exams. School experience does not count.
- Computer knowledge.
- AHA/CPR certification in the Basic Life Support Health Care Provider course identified by the Heart Station/Cardiology Clinic policy.
- Ability to be on call and work independently when called in.
- Ability to report to the hospital within one hour when called in.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in non-invasive cardiology.
Responsibilities
- Perform non-invasive cardiac diagnostic testing, including M-mode echocardiograms, 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional Sector scans, Cardiac Doppler, Colorflow Imaging, and echocardiographic measurement of Ejection Fraction.
- Assist physicians in performing Transesophageal Echocardiograms.
- Perform Stress Exercise Echocardiograms in the Heart Station with Stress Laboratory personnel.
- Maintain the digital computer system.
- Adhere to UTMC Service Values, including iCare standards, and hospital policies and procedures.
- Assess patients' fall risk using the Morse Fall Scale and wash hands effectively between patients.
- Recognize and address patient safety and quality-of-care issues; report equipment dysfunction and follow applicable incident procedures.
- Attend and follow department-specific safety education and training, including procedures for frayed cords, blood exposure, and spills.
- Follow standardized handoff communication policies and allow opportunities to ask and respond to questions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
