Cardiovascular Sonographer

Avera•Omaha, SD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible to provide quality cardiac and peripheral vascular ultrasound scans as directed by physician. Perform adult cardiac, vascular, SE exams as directed by the physician. Educate patients and family on the procedure being administered and initiate proper interventions, such as notifying the Physician when results illustrate immediate attention is needed. Maintain equipment, infection control, safety and other items to ensure high quality performance and patient care in the technical service area. Document procedure data in a complete and accurate format for presentation to the reading physician for interpretation. Responsible for the echocardiographic portion of the Cardiology department. Follows appropriate billing procedures. Set up and maintain quality outreach programs in echocardiography and stress echocardiography as directed.

Requirements

The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
Associate's In a related health care field (i.e. Respiratory Therapy, Radiology, Cardiovascular Technology)
Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Upon Hire or RDCS (AE) - American Registry For Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

1-3 years Ultrasound experience

Responsibilities

Perform adult cardiac, vascular, SE exams as directed by the physician.
Educate patients and family on the procedure being administered and initiate proper interventions, such as notifying the Physician when results illustrate immediate attention is needed.
Maintain equipment, infection control, safety and other items to ensure high quality performance and patient care in the technical service area.
Document procedure data in a complete and accurate format for presentation to the reading physician for interpretation.
Responsible for the echocardiographic portion of the Cardiology department.
Follows appropriate billing procedures.
Set up and maintain quality outreach programs in echocardiography and stress echocardiography as directed.