Cardiac Sonographer, Full-Time, Days

Prisma Health • Seneca, SC

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About The Position

Performs echocardiography lab exams and provides quality patient care using laboratory physiological and ultrasound equipment. Assists with clinical rotations in inpatient and outpatient settings as scheduled and participates in after-hours and on-call services. The position rotates among lab locations as required, supports timely patient care, and maintains equipment, work areas, supplies, and maintenance logs. This is a non-management role reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

• Associate degree and graduation from a formal radiology or sonography program.
• One year of echocardiography sonography experience performing non-invasive cardiac ultrasound studies; clinical rotations during a formal educational program may count.
• ARDMS-RDCS or CCI(RCS) certification, registration, or license.
• Knowledge of vascular anatomy and hemodynamics.
• Proficient computer skills, including word processing.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiography modalities including 2-D, M-Mode, Doppler, and color flow Doppler imaging, and assist qualified physicians with TEE procedures.
• Perform lab procedures using independent judgment to distinguish normal from abnormal findings.
• Follow IAC-approved scanning protocols and use Smart Protocols when possible.
• Review images and paperwork to ensure exams are complete, thorough, and ready for review by reading physicians.
• Rotate among lab locations as scheduled and required by the IAC.
• Observe the sonographer worklist and participate in daily workflow to support timely patient care.
• Schedule exams through the transport system when applicable.
• Participate in after-hours, on-call, weekend, and holiday schedules.
• Operate lab testing equipment and software, including ultrasound and physiological equipment, EMR, structured reporting, and PACS.
• Report equipment issues to appropriate personnel and remove affected equipment from service.
• Clean equipment and work areas daily and stock rooms with supplies and linen.
• Maintain current maintenance logs, including monthly cleaning and equipment downtime logs.
• Attend staff and departmental meetings and educational conferences, and participate in discussions.
• Keep abreast of changes in the field and participate in collecting data, images, and articles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Bonus eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree