Cardiovascular Sonographer, Part-Time, Days

Prisma Health • Seneca, SC

118d

About The Position

Performs all echocardiography lab exams. Provides quality patient care using lab physiological and ultrasound equipment. Assists with clinical rotations in both in-patient and out-patient settings as the schedule dictates and participates in after hours and on-call services.

Requirements

• Education - Associate degree. Graduate of a formal radiology or sonography program.
• Experience - One (1) year echo sonography experience performing non-invasive cardiac ultrasound studies. Clinical rotations during a formal educational program may be considered as experience.
• In Lieu Of - In lieu of the education and experience requirements noted above, five (5) years of dedicated cardiac ultrasound experience may be considered.
• Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses - ARDMS- RDCS or CCI (RCS).
• Knowledge of vascular anatomy and hemodynamics.
• Proficient computer skills (word processing).
• Proficient in the use of telephone, printers, and fax machines.
• Medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs most modalities of echocardiography (i.e. 2-D, M-Mode, Doppler, and color flow Doppler imaging, as well as assists with qualified physician with TEE procedures).
• Performs lab procedures using independent judgement during the exam to accurately differentiate between normal and abnormal findings.
• Exams must follow IAC approved scanning protocol and the Smart Protocols must be utilized when possible.
• Reviews images and paperwork to ensure quality exams are complete, thorough and prepared for review by reading physicians.
• Rotates to multiple lab locations as scheduled and required by the IAC.
• Participates in the daily workflow by observing the sonographer worklist to ensure timely patient care.
• Schedules exams through the transport system if applicable.
• Participates in the Lab after hours, on-call, weekend and holiday schedules.
• Operates all lab testing equipment and software packages including but not limited to ultrasound and physiological equipment, EMR and Structured Reporting and PACS.
• Reports any equipment issues to the appropriate personnel and removes equipment from service.
• Cleans the equipment and work areas daily and stocks rooms with supplies and linen.
• Maintains up to date maintenance logs to include the monthly cleaning log and the equipment down time log.
• Attends staff/departmental meetings and educational conferences.
• Participates in discussions.
• Keeps abreast of changes in the field and participates in collecting data, images and articles.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees