Cardiac Sonographer TRI Cardio Cheektowaga

Catholic Health System•Cheektowaga, NY

69d•$36 - $54

About The Position

Performs technically adequate echocardiogram examination, adhering to practice protocol, including Doppler and color flow and contrast as well as all required measurements in accordance with IAC Echocardiography standards. Questions, assesses patient and/or reviews patient charts to obtain appropriate history and diagnostic reasons for the exam. Reviews, completes, and prepares all CD's, Digital Studies (as applicable) and worksheet in Syngo Dynamics for the interpreting physician.

Requirements

AAS degree or Certificate in Cardiac sonography required
BLS required
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer/Registered Cardiac Sonographer - credentialed through the A.R.D.M.S or C.C.I.
Previous Cardiac Sonographer experience with 1000 hours recent clinical cardiac ultrasound
May be required to learn and adequately perform Stress Echocardiograms where applicable
Work requires precision in recording and preparing data, recognizing that errors may have serious consequences for patients
Must pay strict attention to detail and maintain alertness to detect evidence of irregularities in images as well as equipment malfunctions; these must be communicated to a Supervisor and a call must be placed for maintenance
Must be organized in maintaining workflow
Must possess patience and maturity in dealing with patients and families as well as medical staff and other practice personnel
Must be able to tolerate highly charged emotional situations, such as when called to a cardiac arrest or when evaluating patients at the end of life
Required to travel to other TM affiliated locations
Must be able to transport equipment from area to area within the practice
Must be capable of transporting equipment to the patient bedside
May be exposed to infectious disease processes