Cardiac Sonographer III

University of Utah Health • Salt Lake City, UT

12d

About The Position

This position performs all aspects of cardiac sonography, including transthoracic, two-dimensional M-mode and Doppler procedures, transesophageal procedures, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic stress echocardiograms, and imaging procedures. It provides direct patient care and may involve accessing and administering medications within the employee’s scope of practice and in accordance with state law.

The role coordinates and prioritizes exams, collaborates with medical staff, collects patient histories, performs cardiac ultrasound exams according to department and accrediting-body protocols, and participates in training. It also includes equipment cleaning and decontamination, quantitative measurements and calculations, preliminary reporting, recordkeeping, and supply management.

University of Utah Health is a patient-focused organization dedicated to health and well-being through patient care, research, and education. The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center, and its hospitals and clinics provide comprehensive services, medical advancement, and patient care.

Requirements

• Meet all eligibility requirements of the Cardiac Sonographer II.
• Have three years of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer.
• Actively participate in five or more listed activities: research studies; serving as a GE and/or Philips machine Super User; precepting students; educating fellows, residents, and/or allied health professionals; publishing a paper, abstract, or poster presentation; presenting or speaking locally or nationally; participating in the accreditation process; mentoring Level I or II Cardiac Sonographers; management training; or Advanced Congenital Echo.
• Obtain a current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system within 30 days of hire.
• Hold current RDCS-AE certification through ARDMS or RCS certification through Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
• Hold one of the following: current RDCS-PE certification through ARDMS; RCCS certification through Cardiovascular Credentialing International; FASE through the American Society of Echocardiography; or ACS through Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
• Meet any additional license requirements determined by the hiring department.
• Demonstrate ability to perform the essential job functions and provide care to the population served.
• Demonstrate knowledge of life span growth and development, cardiac anatomy and physiology, and ability to assess patient-status data and provide care in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate effective communication and human relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prioritize ordered exams.
• Collaborate and coordinate with physicians, APCs, medical fellows and residents, and other medical staff.
• Collect medical information and patient histories.
• Perform cardiac ultrasound exams according to department and overseeing accredited body's protocols and procedures.
• Participate in training echocardiographic techniques and procedures.
• Clean and disinfect transesophageal probes and other equipment, and decontaminate the exam area.
• Perform quantitative measurements and calculations of acquired data and provide preliminary reports.
• Maintain patient data logs and file reports.
• Order and restock supplies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed