Cardiac Sonographer II

University of Utah Health • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA This position is responsible for performing all aspects of cardiac sonography, which includes transthoracic, two dimensional m-mode and doppler procedures, transesophageal procedures, pharmacologic/non-pharmacologic stress echocardiograms, and imaging procedures. This position provides direct patient care and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law. Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Must meet all eligibility requirements for the Cardiac Sonographer I.
• Two (2) years of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer.
• Verified competency in five (5) or more of the following areas: Complex Cardiac Cases (Impella, ECMO, VAD) Structural Heart Cases (TAVR, Mitral Clips, Watchman, ASD/PFO closures) Stress Echo (ESE and DSE) TEE IV Certification and Competency Basic Congenital Echo Echos in Cath Lab (ICE and pericardiocentesis)
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• One of the following Current certification as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through the Cardiovascular Credentialing International. Current certification as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer with an Adult Echocardiography (RDCS-AE) specialty through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
• Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and prioritizes ordered exams.
• Collaborates and coordinates with medical staff including, but not limited to, physicians, APC's, medical fellows and residents, and other medical staff.
• Collects medical information and patient histories.
• Performs cardiac ultrasound exams in accordance to department and overseeing accredited body's outlined protocols and procedures.
• Participates in the training of echocardiographic techniques and procedures.
• Cleans and disinfects transesophageal probes and other equipment and decontaminates the exam area.
• Performs quantitative measurements and calculations of the acquired data and provides preliminary reports.
• Maintains logs of patient data and files reports.
• Orders and restocks supplies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees