Cardiac Sonographer (FT- 1.0 FTE, Day Shift)

Bozeman Health • Bozeman, MT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform daily clinical adult cardiac ultrasound diagnostic procedures (echocardiography), assessing basic and advanced cardiac anatomy and pathophysiology, creating preliminary reports for interpretation by cardiologist. This role requires regular and sustained attendance and may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts. On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Cardiovascular Technology (CVT), Echocardiography, or equivalent from a CAAHEP program or Health Science Program.
• Current American Heart Association BLS.
• Six (6) months of clinical training in cardiac ultrasound or comparable experience, to be completed during clinical rotations or through post-graduate experience.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
• Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment
• Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Lifting (Rarely – 30 pounds)
• Sit (Continuously)
• Stand (Occasionally)
• Walk (Occasionally)
• Climb (Rarely)
• Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Occasionally)
• Reach Above Shoulder Level (Occasionally)
• Push/Pull (Occasionally)
• Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously)
• Vision (Continuously)
• Cognitive Skills (Continuously)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cardiovascular Technology, Echocardiography, or equivalent.
• Current American Heart Association ACLS.
• Two (2) years of experience in post-graduation cardiac ultrasound.
• Current Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) required within one (1) year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine two-dimensional echo, stress echo, pharmacological stress echo, transesophageal echo, and emergent echo procedures in accordance with standard practice, requiring the ability to learn and understand required advanced echo techniques such as 3D and strain imaging.
• Utilizes ultrasound enhancing agents (UEA’s) and agitated saline when requested or clinically necessary.
• Provides echocardiography service at all locations needed, working variable shifts, weekends, and providing emergent call coverage as scheduled.
• Operates equipment necessary to perform all required procedures. Maintains equipment in working order. Performs routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, and report any equipment malfunction to biomed team or echo lab supervisor.
• Evaluates patient's electronic medical record to obtain patient history, reason for exam, and any necessary information to perform study.
• Prepares preliminary reports for review and interpretation by cardiologist including comparison of previous studies.
• Participates in professional education, lab meetings, and quality improvement projects.
• Participates in the reaccreditation process and quality demands of Intersocietal Accreditation Commission of Echocardiography (IAC-Echo).
• Completes documentation of all information required for proper interpretation, reporting, archiving and retrieval of exams.

What This Job Offers

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