Cardiac Sonographer (Echo)

Advocate Health•Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County - 3400 Union Ave, WI

3d•$36 - $53

About The Position

The Cardiac Sonographer performs cardiac ultrasound procedures, including M-mode, 2-D, Doppler, and Color Flow Doppler, using varied equipment and techniques. The role obtains the measurements needed for interpretation and produces accurate, high-quality results. The sonographer may assist physicians in Catheterization and Electrophysiology Labs with echocardiograph studies that support complex procedures and help decrease risk factors. The position identifies cardiac abnormalities and adapts examinations as appropriate. It involves preparing patients, obtaining clinical histories and relevant findings, and adapting imaging techniques to produce comprehensive diagnostic echocardiograms. The sonographer also assists cardiologists with transesophageal studies, calculates measurements, sterilizes probes, communicates clinical findings to appropriate staff, records statistics, and maintains lab equipment while reporting malfunctions. The role requires providing age-appropriate care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan, and assessing patient data and needs. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, first-shift position that rotates between clinic and hospital locations and includes holiday and call rotation. No experience is required. Advanced training beyond high school, including completion of an accredited or approved sonography program, is required. The pay range is $35.50–$53.25.

Requirements

Complete advanced training beyond high school through an accredited or approved sonography program.
Obtain ARDMS RDCS-AE registration in Adult Echo within one year, or hold CCI RCS registration.
Obtain American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification within six months, unless the department leader determines it is not required.
Apply complex sonographic principles, instrumentation, and techniques.
Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology.
Excellent interpersonal and patient service skills.
Intermediate computer skills.
No prior experience required.
Meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling, transfers, and operating equipment.
Have functional speech, vision, and hearing, and be able to wear protective clothing as needed.

Responsibilities

Perform cardiac ultrasound procedures, including M-mode, 2-D, Doppler, and Color Flow Doppler, and obtain measurements required for interpretation.
Produce accurate, high-quality echocardiographic results using appropriate equipment and techniques.
Assist physicians in Catheterization and Electrophysiology Labs with echocardiograph studies for complex procedures.
Identify cardiac abnormalities and extend the scope of examinations as appropriate.
Prepare patients and obtain clinical histories, cardiac-related physical findings, and pertinent laboratory data to adapt imaging techniques.
Assist cardiologists with transesophageal studies, calculate appropriate measurements, and sterilize probes.
Communicate clinical findings to appropriate staff.
Record statistics, perform daily maintenance of the Echocardiography Lab and its equipment, and report malfunctions.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.