Cardiac Sonographer- Reg

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System • Spartanburg, SC

3d

About The Position

The Registered Cardiac Sonographer performs specialized technical tasks using high-frequency ultrasound waves to assist in detecting anatomical abnormalities within the heart. The sonographer performs procedures according to professional certifying-body protocols and procedures and accreditation guidelines. The role includes routine and emergency echocardiograms, equipment quality control and maintenance, communication of patient-condition changes and preliminary findings, and support for staff and student training. Rotating call and coverage after hours and on weekends are required. The position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

• High school diploma with RDCS or RCS in adult echo and one year of on-the-job training, or graduation from an accredited echo program.
• Experience in adult TTE and TEE.
• Current registration with ARDMS or CCI in Cardiac Ultrasound.
• BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in Cardiovascular Technology.
• Experience in pediatric echo and structural heart.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency echocardiograms, including 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, Doppler, transesophageal, and stress echocardiograms, as requested by physicians and in accordance with IAC standards of practice.
• Assist with quality control and maintenance of equipment in the area.
• Properly use accessory equipment such as transducers, cleaning systems, warmers, scanners, printers, and C-PACS workstations.
• Report changes in patient condition to medical staff.
• Provide oral and written summaries of preliminary findings to the reading cardiologist.
• Determine whether additional views or images are indicated and discuss them with the physician.
• Assist in training new staff and students during clinical rotations.
• Follow, maintain, and help implement hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Remain knowledgeable about and adhere to federal, state, accrediting-body, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide rotating call and coverage after hours and on weekends.
• Ensure procedures and supplies are charged correctly each day.
• Respond calmly and efficiently to situations.
• Attend at least 75% of annual departmental meetings and in-services and actively participate in continuing education activities.
• Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor or manager.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED