Cardiovascular Sonographer - FT, Days

Prisma Health•Sumter, SC

10d

About The Position

Performs technical and clerical functions, including echocardiography and high-quality peripheral vascular studies. Conducts studies such as duplex imaging and plethysmography of upper and lower extremity vasculature, abdominal viscera, and cranial vessels. Uses independent judgment during examinations to distinguish normal from abnormal findings and follows IAC-approved scanning protocols, using Smart Protocols when possible. Reviews images and paperwork to ensure exams are complete and ready for physician review. Rotates among lab locations as scheduled and required by the IAC, supports timely patient care, and participates in after-hours, on-call, weekend, and holiday schedules. Operates laboratory equipment and software, maintains equipment and work areas, and keeps required logs. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. The position is bonus eligible.

Requirements

Associate degree and graduation from a formal sonography program; a Director-approved sonography program may be considered in lieu of the stated educational requirements.
One year of cardiac and vascular sonography experience performing non-invasive lab studies; clinical rotations during a formal educational program may be considered as related experience.
In lieu of the stated education and experience requirements, five years of dedicated cardiovascular lab experience may be considered.
Registered in vascular technology: ARDMS-RVT or CCI-RVS.
Registered in echocardiography: ARDMS-AE and/or ARDMS-PE, or CCI-RCS.
BLS certification.
Proficient computer and database skills.
Data entry skills.
Mathematical skills.
Ability to perform data conversion.
Medical terminology preferred.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Perform echocardiography modalities, including 2-D, M-Mode, Doppler, and color flow Doppler imaging, and assist a qualified physician with TEE procedures.
Perform peripheral vascular studies, including duplex imaging, Doppler, and plethysmography of the upper and lower extremities, abdominal viscera, carotid vasculature, and/or intracranial vessels.
Use independent judgment during lab procedures to differentiate normal from 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 review by reading physicians.
Rotate among lab locations as scheduled and required by the IAC.
Monitor the sonographer worklist to help ensure timely patient care and schedule exams through the transport system when applicable.
Participate in after-hours, on-call, weekend, and holiday schedules for the Vascular Lab.
Operate lab testing equipment and software, including ultrasound and physiological equipment, EMR, Structured Reporting, and PACS.
Use telephones, printers, and fax machines; report equipment issues and remove affected equipment from service.
Clean equipment and work areas daily, stock rooms with supplies and linen, and maintain cleaning and equipment downtime logs.
Attend staff and departmental meetings and educational conferences, participate in discussions, and keep current with changes in the field.
Participate in collecting data, images, and articles as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.