Cardiac Sonographer I

Novant Health•Salisbury, NC

44d

About The Position

Cardiac Sonographer I The Cardiac Sonographer I is responsible for daily operations of the echo lab, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality improvement. The sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the anatomy and pathology. The sonographer is proficient in performing basic transthoracic echoes and transesophageal echoes. The sonographer should have knowledge in diagnostic digital images and hemodynamic data for physician interpretation. Work closely with Cardiologist to obtain optimal echocardiography quality.

Requirements

High School or GED, required.
Registered Cardiac Sonographer, credentials RDCS or RCS (New Graduates will have 6 months to pass registry), required.
Ability to effectively operate sonographic equipment.
Ability to evaluate echocardiogram in order to acquire appropriate diagnostic information.
Ability to shift workload to meet patient needs.
Ability to use independent judgment to acquire the optimum echocardiogram information in each examination performed.
Ability to follow established departmental procedures.
Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations.
Must demonstrate thorough knowledge of echocardiography interpretation, echocardiography skills, and considerable echocardiography abilities.
Communication skills and sensitivity to patient needs.
Ability to interpret information to identify each patient's requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs.

Nice To Haves

2 Year / Associate Degree, preferred.
Graduate from a formal Cardiovascular Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, preferred.
One year experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

daily operations of the echo lab
equipment maintenance
report of equipment failures
quality improvement
maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times
self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the anatomy and pathology
proficient in performing basic transthoracic echoes and transesophageal echoes
knowledge in diagnostic digital images and hemodynamic data for physician interpretation
Work closely with Cardiologist to obtain optimal echocardiography quality.