Cardiac Sonographer - Per Diem

Guthrie Enterprise • Corning, NY

7d

About The Position

The Cardiac Sonographer performs echocardiography procedures of diagnostic value for interpretation by a cardiologist and/or another referring physician. The role performs inpatient and outpatient echocardiograms and related studies, maintains knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, electrocardiograms, procedure protocols, contrast imaging, and ultrasound equipment, and supports physicians with sterile procedures as needed. The position also includes maintaining study documentation, basic equipment upkeep, room cleaning and restocking, and transporting portable equipment. The position is per diem and requires availability for scheduled shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school.
• CPR certified.
• Certification in echocardiography or eligible for certification.
• Ability to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays, on a scheduled basis.
• Ability to manage stressful situations, such as trauma.
• Ability to lift, push, reach, bend, stoop, and walk in order to care for patients.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of six months of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inpatient and outpatient two-dimensional, M-mode, color flow, and Doppler echocardiograms, stress echocardiography, contrast studies, and transesophageal echocardiography.
• Use knowledge of electrocardiograms and perform blood pressure measurements to support resting and stress echocardiography.
• Maintain working knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology, procedure protocols, and contrast imaging utilization.
• Maintain working knowledge of ultrasound equipment.
• Assist physicians with sterile procedures as necessary.
• Maintain adequate documentation and filing systems for all studies performed.
• Perform minor equipment repairs and cleaning, including calibrations and maintenance of filters, VCRs, and discs.
• Inform the supervisor of departmental equipment-function problems.
• Clean and restock rooms daily.
• Transport portable equipment to the operating room suite, emergency room, nursing units, and morgue.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed