Cardiac Sonographer - Full-Time Days

Cayuga Medical Center•Ithaca, MI

7d•$42 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision and direction of a physician, the Cardiac Sonographer performs, documents, and communicates results of diagnostic 2D and M-Mode echocardiographic procedures and stress echocardiograms. The role also includes hooking up, disconnecting, and downloading Holter monitors. The position is onsite at Cayuga Heart and Vascular in Ithaca, New York, with a full-time schedule that may include days and evenings within operational hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., as well as participation in weekend hospital call. Local or area travel may be expected.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduation from an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program; new graduates are welcome.
Current BLS certification.
Certification from ARDMS or CCI: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through ARDMS or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through CCI.
Ability to stand or sit for long periods while performing ultrasound studies.
Ability to push ultrasound equipment throughout the hospital for bedside testing.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a two-year Allied Health degree and a 12-month CAAHEP-approved program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
One year of experience in a certified echocardiography laboratory.

Responsibilities

Maintain and operate echocardiography and TEE equipment; perform 2D and M-Mode echocardiograms, Doppler color flow studies, treadmill tests, and TEE.
Calculate and submit accurate flow velocities, valve areas, and pressure gradients, and ensure exam quality and preliminary reports for physician review.
Urgently communicate critical results to physicians.
Maintain accurate records for ICAEL recertification, including peer review and quality assurance.
Keep echo areas clean and properly stocked, and enter data accurately into the medical record.
Coordinate with management and PSR to manage workload effectively.
Observe universal precautions and comply with OSHA regulations and infection-control policies.
Protect patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines, respond promptly to requests and emails, and provide patient education.
Participate in clinical educational programs to enhance professional competence and maintain certification.
Hook up, disconnect, and download Holter monitors.