Cardiac Sonographer II

Kaweah Health•Visalia, CA

2d•$44 - $66•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Sonographer II performs complete non-invasive transthoracic echocardiographic studies, including two-dimensional, M-Mode and Doppler and/or demonstrates competency in vascular ultrasound. The Cardiac Sonographer II provides applicable data regarding cardiovascular anatomy and hemodynamics in order to assist the physician in the diagnosis of heart or vascular abnormalities.

Requirements

BLS
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer-Adult Echocardiography (RDCS-AE) or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS); or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
Successful completion from a formal sonography program (minimum 18 month program).

Nice To Haves

Working towards proficiency in all modalities (except pediatric echocardiography): Adult echocardiography
Administer Definity enhancement agent according to policy
Assist the Cardiologist with Transesophageal echo (inpatient)
Stress echocardiograms
Treadmill stress test (Adults & Pediatrics)
Dobutamine stress echocardiograms
Tilt table test
Carotid duplex ultrasound
Lower extremity venous duplex
Lower extremity arterial duplex
Upper extremity venous duplex
Upper extremity arterial duplex
Venous duplex reﬂux ultrasound
Saphenous vein mapping
Upper extremity vein mapping
Radial artery mapping
Abdominal Aorta (AAA screening, OP only)
Minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting performing adult echocardiography.

Responsibilities

Operates all equipment to perform adult echocardiography and vascular ultrasound examinations.
Uses correct parameters based on patient age and diagnosis. This includes, but is not limited to 2D, Doppler and color Doppler.
Performs cardiovascular ultrasound procedures and consistently shows an understanding and demonstration of proper techniques and documentation. This includes, selecting correct images for acquisition and sends to appropriate PACS system.
Obtains and records all pertinent clinical information prior to exam. Always ensures that an adequate clinical history is available to correlate with the ultrasound exam being performed. Regularly consults with others as necessary to obtain a complete clinical history.
Correctly, identity’s patient using two patient identifiers and selects the correct imaging study from the modality work list or enters it manually if work list is unavailable.
Following the imaging protocol/procedure, verifies accurate transfer of images into PACS prior to “completing” exam in Health Information System.
Generates preliminary reports for echocardiography and/or vascular ultrasound.
Ensures that all calculations and measurements are entered and completed prior to physician review.
Communicates efficiently and effectively with ordering and/or interpreting physician prior to exams on inpatient studies and as needed for outpatient studies. This includes, preliminary sonographer's observation of significant pathology are called to interpreting physician.
Attends departmental staff and technologist meetings routinely.
Develops and maintains good working relationships with all members of the hospital, medical staff, and community.
Assists other members of the shift with patient assignments. This includes mentoring new hires and students.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.
Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs.
Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.
Performs other duties as assigned.