CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER III

Covenant Health•Crossville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Sonographer III works in Covenant Health System’s Cardiac Diagnostics Department, using state-of-the-art technology to assist 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 includes advanced echocardiography practice, staff and student training, coordination of daily workflow, patient and family communication, equipment and supply upkeep, and participation in quality improvement and continuing education. The position is based at Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, Tennessee.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Apply knowledge of cross-sectional human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology to obtain optimal studies.
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.
Demonstrate knowledge and experience across all facets of producing optimal studies, including pertinent clinical history, related diagnostic procedures, ultrasound physics, normal anatomy, and pathological variants.
Provide appropriate care according to age-specific patient needs and demonstrate competency in critical skills.
Assist with maintenance of equipment, supplies, and imaging areas.
Perform advanced ultrasound testing using 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, M-mode, spectral Doppler, color flow Doppler, speckle tracking, other post-processing functionality, and exercise and stress echo exams.
Serve as the primary liaison among patients, physicians, and other support team members; explain procedures to patients and families and/or provide written procedure documentation.
Produce, use, recognize, and analyze images and patterns used for patient diagnosis and treatment.
Complete preliminary reports, including measurements and motion, to assist physicians with test results.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships across departments, foster good customer relations, and maintain communication with colleagues, providers, and patients while observing Covenant Health’s mission and values.
Participate in continuing education to support optimal patient care, public education, and technical competence.
Perform and train others on correct drug, procedure, and supply charging, stock maintenance, and vendor ordering procedures.
Coordinate daily work distribution and patient flow efficiently for self and other staff based on experience.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards; complete required annual education assignments; work toward goals and objectives; and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.