Cardiac Sonographer III

University of Utah Health • Salt Lake City, UT

11d

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 supports University of Utah Health’s patient care, research, and education mission.

Requirements

• Meet all eligibility requirements of a Cardiac Sonographer II.
• Three years of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer.
• Active participation in at least five 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.
• Current University of Utah Health RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential, to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Current certification as an RDCS with an Adult Echocardiography (RDCS-AE) specialty through ARDMS, or as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through CCI.
• Current certification as an RDCS with a Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) specialty through ARDMS, Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) through CCI, Fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography (FASE), or Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS) through CCI.
• Meet any additional license requirements determined by the hiring department.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to provide care to the population served and in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of lifespan growth and development, and cardiac anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to assess data regarding the patient's status.
• Effective communication and human relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prioritize ordered exams.
• Collaborate and coordinate with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, 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 protocols and procedures.
• Participate in training others in 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