Cardiac Sonographer II - Cardiology

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Cardiology within the Department of Medicine is currently recruiting for a Cardiac Sonographer II to support our clinical trials research initiatives. This role involves conducting diagnostic echocardiogram tests for patients in clinical trials, measuring cardiovascular health by viewing blood flow and valve movement. The Sonographer will also support the Cardio-Oncology and outpatient rapid access clinic efforts, complete required training and documentation for clinical trials, and schedule/communicate with clinical trial subjects. The position requires the ability to perform job functions in various physical conditions and to deal effectively with stressful situations.

Requirements

• Two years of adult echocardiography experience required.
• Experience with use of imaging enhancement agents, bubble studies or other specialties.
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer, credentials RDCS or RCS.
• BLS certification required.
• Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Ability to successfully complete department-specific and research protocol-specific validation and competency testing.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to modify care according to patient(s)’ age.
• Ability to interpret information to identify each patient(s)’ requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs.
• Considerable verbal ability to effectively communicate observations and input to research staff, physicians, and other department staff.
• Ability to perform job functions while standing (Continuous).
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting (Continuous).
• Ability to perform job functions while walking (Continuous).
• Ability to bend at the waist (Continuous).
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands (Continuous).
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands (Continuous).
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands (Continuous).
• Ability to reach in all directions (Continuous).
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Continuous).
• Ability to fully use both legs (Continuous).
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes (Continuous).
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance (Continuous).
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors (Continuous).
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (Continuous).
• Good peripheral vision capabilities (Continuous).
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (Continuous).
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (Continuous).
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations (Continuous).
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment (Continuous).
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (Continuous).

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with PACS (or current MUSC system) and EPIC EMR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic exams on patients participating in clinical trials with an echocardiogram test using sound waves to create live images of the heart.
• Measure cardiovascular health by viewing blood flow and valve movement with the echocardiogram.
• Perform adult echocardiography studies and recognize, calculate, interpret, and analyze the hemodynamic data obtained from echocardiography studies.
• Support Cardio-Oncology and outpatient rapid access clinic efforts in surrounding clinics.
• Complete required training, documentation, and administrative tasks to support the clinical trials team.
• Make IS requests for DICOM images and upload these images to sponsor-provided platforms specific to each clinical trial.
• Complete feasibility, training, and competency requirements for study sponsors as required for individual study protocols.
• Schedule and communicate directly with clinical trial subjects.
• Coordinate in-patient or post-procedure TTE requests with MUHA sonographers and leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree