Cardiac Sonographer
About The Position
As a Cardiac Sonographer at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC), you will perform diagnostic cardiac imaging to help diagnose cardiovascular conditions and guide patient treatment. You will use independent judgment and advanced technical skills to perform imaging procedures for patients with conditions including heart failure, heart rhythm disorders, and acute myocardial infarction. The role requires knowledge of echocardiography equipment, appropriate patient positioning, and the ability to produce and analyze high-quality cardiac ultrasound images while providing a positive experience for patients and caregivers. You will verify physician-entered examination orders in Cerner; gather blood pressure, height, weight, and billable diagnosis information; confirm patient identity and collect relevant details; explain the echocardiogram; perform the examination according to ICAEL standards and protocol; send images to the PACS system; and prepare a preliminary report for the reading cardiologist.
Requirements
- Within 12 months, obtain one of the listed credentials: Registered Cardiac Electr; Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI; Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer; Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo; Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer; Registered Technologist Vascular Sonography; Registered Vascular Technologist; Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Fetal Echo; Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echo; or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Fetal Echo.
- Understand echocardiography imaging equipment.
- Demonstrate proper patient positioning techniques.
- Produce and analyze high-quality cardiac ultrasound images.
- Apply independent judgment and advanced technical skills.
Responsibilities
- Verify examination orders entered into Cerner by the ordering physician.
- Obtain blood pressure, height, weight, and billable diagnosis information needed to complete the exam from Cerner.
- Confirm the patient’s date of birth and first and last name, ask whether the patient has a cardiologist, and enter relevant information into the ultrasound machine.
- Explain the echocardiogram to the patient or the patient’s family.
- Perform echocardiograms according to ICAEL standards and protocol.
- Send acquired images to the PACS system.
- Complete a preliminary report for the reading cardiologist.
- Provide a positive experience for patients and their caregivers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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