Cardiac Sonographer - Per Diem

Guthrie Enterprise • Cortland, NY

2d

About The Position

Per diem Cardiac Sonographer responsible for performing routine and emergency echocardiograms, including 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, Doppler, transesophageal, and stress echocardiograms, as requested by physicians and in accordance with standard practices. Provides echocardiography services at required locations, works variable shifts and weekends, and provides emergent call coverage as scheduled.

The role performs examinations on adult and pediatric patients, prepares preliminary reports for Cardiologist review and interpretation, and supports scheduling, records, test results, operational logs, statistics, and billing. It also includes high-level disinfection of TEE probes, routine equipment cleaning and maintenance, reviewing patient records, instructing learners or health personnel when requested, and maintaining confidentiality. Employees may be assigned other related tasks and must attend monthly meetings and echo conferences.

Requirements

• Two-year allied health degree.
• Successful completion of an approved one-year program in Ultrasound Technology.
• At least two years of experience in the field.
• Registration or registry eligibility with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or an equivalent organization within six months of hire.
• Ability to use independent judgment to acquire optimum diagnostic sonographic information for each examination.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and the health care team, with awareness of the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient needs.
• Ability to follow established departmental procedures and work efficiently while coping with emergency situations.
• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, and transesophageal echocardiograms on adult and pediatric patients.
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating tests; record test results; and prepare and maintain operational logs, statistics, and billing information.
• Perform high-level disinfection of the TEE probe according to established guidelines.
• Perform routine cleaning and preventative maintenance of equipment and report malfunctions to the echo lab manager.
• Review patient medical records to obtain symptom histories and information needed for diagnostic procedures.
• Prepare preliminary reports for Cardiologist review and interpretation, including comparisons with previous studies.
• Instruct students, fellows, nurses, or other health personnel as requested.
• Maintain confidentiality of patients, employees, and corporation-related activities.
• Communicate technical and patient-care information according to established processes and timelines.
• Provide services at necessary locations, work variable shifts and weekends, and provide emergent call coverage as scheduled.
• Attend monthly meetings and echo conferences.
• Perform other job-related tasks as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree