Cardiac Sonographer, Full-Time, Days

Prisma Health•Easley, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs echocardiography lab examinations and provides quality patient care using laboratory physiological and ultrasound equipment. The role assists with clinical rotations in inpatient and outpatient settings as scheduled and participates in after-hours and on-call services. It 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 echo sonography experience performing non-invasive cardiac ultrasound studies; clinical rotations during a formal educational program may be considered as experience.
ARDMS-RDCS or CCI(RCS) certification, registration, or license.
Knowledge of vascular anatomy and hemodynamics.
Proficient computer skills, including word processing.

Nice To Haves

Medical terminology is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform echocardiography modalities including 2-D, M-Mode, Doppler, and color-flow Doppler imaging, and assist a qualified physician with TEE procedures.
Use independent judgment during lab procedures to differentiate 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 review by reading physicians.
Rotate among lab locations as scheduled and required by the IAC.
Monitor the sonographer worklist and contribute to daily workflow to support timely patient care.
Schedule exams through the transport system when applicable.
Participate in after-hours, on-call, weekend, and holiday schedules.
Operate lab testing equipment and software, including ultrasound and physiological equipment, EMR, Structured Reporting, and PACS.
Report equipment issues to appropriate personnel and remove equipment from service when needed.
Clean equipment and work areas daily, and stock rooms with supplies and linen.
Maintain current maintenance logs, including monthly cleaning and equipment downtime logs.
Attend staff and departmental meetings and educational conferences, and participate in discussions.
Keep abreast of changes in the field and participate in collecting data, images, and articles.
Perform other duties as assigned.