Cardiac Sonographer III

Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

The Cardiac Sonographer III works in Covenant Health System’s Cardiac Diagnostics Department, using advanced technology to support cardiologists in diagnosing congenital, structural, and disease-process cardiac issues. The sonographer performs procedures in accordance with IAC standards and guidelines, including transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echocardiograms. The role requires advanced echocardiography skills, patient-focused care, and coordination with physicians and other staff. The sonographer also supports staff and student training, department quality improvement, equipment and supply maintenance, and efficient daily patient flow.

Requirements

At least five years of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer.
Must hold and maintain a CCI, ARRT, or ARDMS Registry.
American Heart Association BLS certification before hire.
Education must be sufficient to meet the standards for the required license and/or certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hospital setting; preference may be given to candidates with this experience.

Responsibilities

Obtain optimal studies using knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Precept and train new employees and students in the technical aspects of echocardiography.
Assist with ICAL credentialing, where applicable, and/or lead departmental performance improvement projects as needed.
Perform advanced ultrasound testing using 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, M-mode, spectral Doppler, color flow Doppler, speckle tracking, post-processing functionality, and exercise and stress echocardiography.
Serve as the primary liaison among patients, physicians, and other support team members.
Explain procedures to patients and families and provide written procedure documentation when appropriate.
Produce, use, recognize, and analyze images and patterns used for patient diagnosis and treatment.
Complete preliminary reports, including measurements and motion assessments, to assist physicians with test results.
Maintain effective working relationships and communication among departments, providers, colleagues, patients, and families, while observing Covenant Health’s mission and values.
Participate in continuing education to support patient care, public education, and technical competence.
Perform and train others on drug, procedure, and supply charging; stock maintenance; and vendor ordering procedures.
Coordinate daily work distribution and patient flow for self and other staff based on experience.
Maintain equipment, supplies, and imaging areas.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards; complete annual required education assignments.
Work toward goals and objectives and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.