PRN Cardiac Sonographer

WVU Medicine•Saint Joseph, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs advanced Cardiac Ultrasound procedures to facilitate appropriate diagnosis and treatment of patients. The role performs advanced non-invasive imaging procedures in Cardiac Laboratories, supports timely and accurate scheduling, billing, documentation, and reporting, and communicates significant abnormal findings to appropriate medical staff. The sonographer maintains patient confidentiality and a clean, orderly work area while following cardiac protocols and policies. The position also supports staff development by providing feedback to Cardiac Sonographer I staff, precepting new sonographers, and participating in training and continuing education. The work is performed in a clinical setting.

Requirements

Graduate of a Medical Imaging program.
Obtain RDCS-AE certification through ARDMS or RCS certification through CCI within 12 months of hire.
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Possess interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
Demonstrate motivation and drive for continuous self-development.
Interact cooperatively with the healthcare team to support shared group goals.
Ability to sit for extended periods.
Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 40 pounds.
Hearing ability sufficient to function without lip reading; hearing aids are permitted.
Corrected visual acuity sufficient for distant and near objects or individuals, including reading small print.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced non-invasive imaging procedures for Cardiac Laboratories.
Bill procedures properly and coordinate and prioritize patient scheduling to ensure timely procedure completion.
Before testing, obtain information about the procedures to be performed, answer patients’ pertinent questions, and treat patients and their families courteously.
Perform non-invasive imaging procedures within established guidelines and timeframes.
Notify appropriate medical staff of significant abnormal findings.
Document completed procedures in the patient chart and complete accurate EPIC documentation to ensure proper billing.
Calculate and measure cardiovascular structures from procedure data to aid physician interpretation and diagnosis.
Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of equipment, procedure rooms, and Cardiac Laboratories work areas.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and unit information.
Provide ongoing performance feedback to Cardiac Sonographer I staff.
Participate in education and in-service opportunities to maintain and enhance knowledge.
Precept and onboard new sonographers through department orientation, in-service, and education.
Provide a timely preliminary report on studies performed and review the preliminary report with a physician.
Follow and implement cardiac protocols and policies.
Participate in training on cardiac ultrasound techniques and procedures.