Cardiac Sonographer, Full-Time, Days

Prisma Health•Seneca, SC

About The Position

Performs all 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. This is a non-management position that reports 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 in a formal educational program may count as experience.
ARDMS-RDCS or CCI(RCS) certification, registration, or license.
Knowledge of vascular anatomy and hemodynamics.
Proficient computer skills, including word processing.
In lieu of the stated education and experience requirements, five years of dedicated cardiac ultrasound experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Medical terminology is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform echocardiography modalities, including 2-D, M-Mode, Doppler, and color-flow Doppler imaging, and assist qualified physicians with TEE procedures.
Use independent judgment during procedures 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 physician review.
Rotate among lab locations as scheduled and required by the IAC; monitor the sonographer worklist to support timely patient care and schedule exams through the transport system when applicable.
Participate in after-hours, on-call, weekend, and holiday schedules.
Operate laboratory testing equipment and software, including ultrasound and physiological equipment, EMR, structured reporting, and PACS; report equipment issues and remove affected equipment from service.
Clean equipment and work areas daily, stock rooms with supplies and linen, and maintain cleaning and equipment downtime logs.
Attend staff and departmental meetings and educational conferences, participate in discussions, keep current with changes in the field, and contribute data, images, and articles.
Perform other duties as assigned.