Cardiovascular Sonographer - FT, Days

Prisma Health•Sumter, SC

11d

About The Position

Performs technical tasks and clerical functions, including echocardiograph studies and high-quality peripheral vascular studies using duplex imaging and plethysmography of the upper and lower extremity vasculature, abdominal viscera, and cranial vessels. Performs most echocardiography modalities, including 2-D, M-Mode, Doppler, and color flow Doppler imaging, and assists a qualified physician with TEE procedures. Uses independent judgment during examinations to distinguish normal from abnormal findings, follows IAC-approved scanning protocols, and uses Smart Protocols when possible. Reviews images and paperwork to ensure complete, thorough exams are prepared for review by reading physicians. Rotates among lab locations as scheduled and required by IAC. Participates in daily workflow to support timely patient care, schedules exams through the transport system when applicable, and participates in after-hours, on-call, weekend, and holiday schedules. Operates laboratory testing equipment and software, including ultrasound and physiological equipment, EMR, structured reporting, and PACS. Reports equipment issues, removes equipment from service when needed, cleans equipment and work areas, stocks rooms, and maintains cleaning and equipment downtime logs. Attends staff and departmental meetings and educational conferences, participates in discussions, keeps current with field developments, and contributes data, images, and articles as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate degree and graduation from a formal sonography program.
One year of cardiac and vascular sonography experience performing non-invasive laboratory studies; clinical rotations during a formal educational program may be considered related experience.
Required registration in vascular technology: ARDMS-RVT or CCI-RVS.
Required registration in echocardiography: ARDMS-AE and/or ARDMS-PE, or CCI-RCS.
BLS certification.
Proficient computer skills, including database use.
Data entry skills.
Mathematical skills.
Ability to perform data conversion effectively.

Nice To Haves

Medical terminology is preferred.
Five years of dedicated cardiovascular laboratory experience may be considered in lieu of the listed education and experience requirements.
Completion of a Director-approved sonography program may be considered in lieu of the educational requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform echocardiography studies, including 2-D, M-Mode, Doppler, and color flow Doppler imaging, and assist qualified physicians with TEE procedures.
Perform peripheral vascular studies, including duplex imaging, Doppler, and plethysmography of extremity, abdominal, carotid, and/or intracranial vessels.
Use independent judgment during examinations to differentiate normal and abnormal findings; follow IAC-approved scanning protocols and use Smart Protocols when possible.
Review images and paperwork to ensure exams are complete, thorough, and ready for physician review.
Rotate among lab locations as scheduled and required by IAC.
Monitor the sonographer worklist and participate in daily workflow to support timely patient care; schedule exams through the transport system when applicable.
Participate in after-hours, on-call, weekend, and holiday schedules.
Operate laboratory testing equipment and software, including ultrasound and physiological equipment, EMR, structured reporting, and PACS.
Report equipment issues to appropriate personnel and remove equipment from service when needed.
Clean equipment and work areas, stock rooms with supplies and linen, and maintain cleaning and equipment downtime logs.
Attend and participate in staff and departmental meetings and educational conferences; keep current with developments in the field and help collect data, images, and articles.
Perform other duties as assigned.