Cardiac Sonographer

Mayo Career Site US • Eau Claire, WI

70d

About The Position

The Cardiac Sonographer performs complete echocardiographic studies by integrating all cardiac echo imaging modalities and procedures necessary to obtain all pertinent patient data. This role involves documenting patient data and echo exam information accurately using the Echo Information Management System and other necessary computer applications. The Cardiac Sonographer functions independently, employing critical thinking and problem-solving skills to obtain a comprehensive echocardiogram. Collaboration with Lead Cardiac Sonographers, Advanced Cardiac Sonographers, Echocardiographers, Physicians, and other team members is essential to assist in the interpretation of echocardiographic findings. Additionally, the Cardiac Sonographer assists in the orientation, training, and education of all levels of trainees, students, and visitors assigned to Cardiovascular Services. Expectations extend to include stress lab and stress echo lab procedures, outreach, on-call practices, and coverage during weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed. The Cardiac Sonographer is available for 24-hour call with a required 30-minute response time. This position requires demonstrating knowledge and skills necessary to provide quality care to patients of all ages, from neonates to geriatric populations. Flexibility in learning all equipment, imaging specialties, and echocardiography procedures is crucial. Understanding sterile procedures and isolation precaution techniques is necessary, along with exercising proper precautions to avoid potential exposures to radiation, infectious hazards, and sharp instruments. The Cardiac Sonographer is accountable for demonstrating proficiency in the skills outlined in the appropriate competencies list. Physical demands include tolerating frequent walking, standing, pushing, and pulling, reaching above shoulder level, and enduring occasional twisting and turning. Effective verbal and written communication skills are required, as well as the ability to hear at an ordinary conversation level and possess good visual acuity.

Requirements

• Must be able to tolerate frequent walking, standing, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to reach above shoulder level and endure occasional twisting and turning.
• Must be able to communicate well verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to hear at ordinary conversation level and possess good visual acuity.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete echocardiographic studies integrating all cardiac echo imaging modalities.
• Document patient data and echo exam information accurately using the Echo Information Management System.
• Function independently while using critical thinking and problem-solving skills to obtain comprehensive echocardiograms.
• Collaborate with team members to assist in the interpretation of echocardiographic findings.
• Assist in the orientation, training, and education of trainees, students, and visitors assigned to Cardiovascular Services.
• Participate in stress lab and stress echo lab procedures, outreach, and on-call practices.
• Provide coverage during weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide quality care to patients of all ages.
• Learn all equipment, imaging specialties, and echocardiography procedures.
• Understand sterile procedures and isolation precaution techniques.
• Exercise proper precautions to avoid potential exposures to radiation, infectious hazards, and sharp instruments.
• Demonstrate proficiency for the skills outlined in the appropriate competencies list.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees