Cardiac Sonographer

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs advanced cardiac ultrasound services and procedures for patients, including congenital, myocardial mechanics, 3D imaging, and stress procedures, using independent judgment. Serves as an expert resource by instructing other cardiac sonographers through in-services and education on procedure performance and preliminary interpretation. Performs quality assurance to ensure the necessary echocardiography data are obtained based on each patient’s clinical history and presentation. Formulates and ensures consistent implementation of exam protocols. Provides in-service education and case reviews for staff cardiac sonographers in collaboration with the Echocardiography Technical Director on new methods and techniques for echocardiography exams. Maintains current laboratory policies and procedures and performs research echocardiograms. The position is part-time, 32 hours per week, with a listed shift of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital OPIC. All levels of experience and education will be considered for this posting.

Requirements

Registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Cardiac Credentialing International.
At least two years of clinical experience in the area of concentration.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced cardiac ultrasound services and procedures, including congenital, myocardial mechanics, 3D imaging, and stress procedures, using independent judgment.
Instruct other cardiac sonographers through in-services and education regarding procedure performance and preliminary interpretation.
Perform quality assurance to ensure necessary echocardiography data are obtained based on patients’ clinical histories and presentations.
Formulate and ensure consistent implementation of exam protocols.
Provide in-service education and case reviews for staff cardiac sonographers in collaboration with the Echocardiography Technical Director regarding new methods and techniques.
Maintain up-to-date laboratory policies and procedures.
Perform research echocardiograms.