PRN-Cardiac Sonographer Reg

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System • Spartanburg, SC

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About The Position

The Registered Cardiac Sonographer performs specialized technical tasks using high-frequency ultrasound waves to assist in detecting anatomical abnormalities within the heart. The sonographer performs procedures in accordance with professional certifying-body protocols and accreditation guidelines.

The role includes routine and emergency echocardiograms, equipment quality control and maintenance, communication of patient-condition changes and preliminary findings, and collaboration with physicians. The position includes rotating call and coverage after hours and on weekends.

Requirements

• An accredited two-year Allied Health degree, a Bachelor of Science degree, or at least five years of Adult Echo experience with certification as a Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer.
• Currently registered with ARDMS or CCI in Cardiac Ultrasound.
• BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred 12 months of experience as a cardiac sonographer.
• Some Pediatric Echo experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency echocardiograms, including 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, Doppler, transesophageal, and stress echocardiograms, as requested by physicians and in accordance with IAC standards of practice.
• Assist with quality control and maintenance of equipment in the area.
• Properly use accessory equipment, including transducers, cleaning systems, warmers, scanners, printers, and C-PACS workstations.
• Report changes in patient condition to medical staff.
• Provide oral and written summaries of preliminary findings to the reading cardiologist.
• Determine whether additional views or images are indicated and discuss them with the physician.
• Assist in training new staff and students during clinical rotations.
• Follow, maintain, and help implement hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Follow applicable federal, state, and accrediting-body compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Provide rotating call and after-hours and weekend coverage.
• Ensure correct daily charging of procedures and supplies.
• Respond calmly and efficiently to situations.
• Attend at least 75% of annual departmental meetings and in-services, and actively participate in continuing education activities.
• Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor or manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree