Cardiac Sonographer - Staff
About The Position
Job Summary:# ##Obtains appropriate echocardiographic images according to the Medical and Technical Directors and industry standards, including M-Mode, 2D, Doppler, Color flow Doppler, Strain, Transesophageal Echo, echo enhancement, and bubble studies. Covers on-call responsibilities and weekend rotations as defined by clinical location. Core Competencies:#The Cardiac Sonographer Staff will display and maintain competencies to perform all core competencies as defined by clinical location for the Echocardiography Lab, which may include transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE), Strain, ultrasound enhancing agents (UEA), bubble studies, routine transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE per protocol), and TEE cardioversion. Qualifications:# ##HS Diploma or GED with RDCS#or RCS required##or # Completion of a formal training program and must obtain RDCS/RCS within 1 year of employment.# Completion of an approved adult echocardiography training program is preferred.# Considerable knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Considerable knowledge of appropriate equipment operations, applications, and scanning techniques resulting in optimized diagnostic data. Demonstrates a willingness to learn new skills, accepts constructive feedback, and proactively asks for peer assistance when applicable. Demonstrates effective communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Ability to deal tactfully with patients, physicians, and other hospital staff. Must be able to problem solve, prioritize, handle emergencies, and efficiently produce quality echocardiograms. Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. BLS required. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability #
Requirements
- HS Diploma or GED with RDCS or RCS required or Completion of a formal training program and must obtain RDCS/RCS within 1 year of employment.
- Considerable knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
- Considerable knowledge of appropriate equipment operations, applications, and scanning techniques resulting in optimized diagnostic data.
- Demonstrates a willingness to learn new skills, accepts constructive feedback, and proactively asks for peer assistance when applicable.
- Demonstrates effective communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to deal tactfully with patients, physicians, and other hospital staff.
- Must be able to problem solve, prioritize, handle emergencies, and efficiently produce quality echocardiograms.
- Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing.
- BLS required.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of an approved adult echocardiography training program is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Obtains appropriate echocardiographic images according to the Medical and Technical Directors and industry standards, including M-Mode, 2D, Doppler, Color flow Doppler, Strain, Transesophageal Echo, echo enhancement, and bubble studies.
- Covers on-call responsibilities and weekend rotations as defined by clinical location.
- Display and maintain competencies to perform all core competencies as defined by clinical location for the Echocardiography Lab, which may include transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE), Strain, ultrasound enhancing agents (UEA), bubble studies, routine transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE per protocol), and TEE cardioversion.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
