CV Sonographer - Mobile Echo

INTEGRIS Health•OK, OK

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Sonographer is a trained medical imaging professional with advanced knowledge of echocardiography, vascular ultrasound, and the cardiovascular system, including anatomy and pathophysiology. The role acquires echocardiographic and/or vascular data, obtains diagnostic images, and prepares preliminary reports for Cardiologist review and interpretation. The Sonographer works independently and may work weekends, cover call, rotate holidays, and float to alternate INTEGRIS sites as needed.

Requirements

Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program or equivalent clinical experience; students must be within 60 days of graduation to be eligible for employment.
Obtain one of the following within 12 months of hire: ARDMS-RDCS, ARRT-S, ARRT-CI, or CCI-RCS.
Obtain BLS or CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
Meet other certifications and competency requirements based on the service line skill.
Be self-motivated and able to work independently on tasks requiring self-direction.
Maintain professional growth and development through continuing education, workshops, cross-training, and professional affiliations.
Be skilled in using computers and medical equipment relevant to the functional area.
Communicate and interact effectively, orally and in writing, with healthcare providers, including sonographers, physicians, and nurses.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for procedures, obtain clinical history, explain ultrasound examinations, and answer patient questions.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information in accordance with privacy laws and facility policies and procedures.
Use judgment to manage and prioritize the daily exam worklist and complete the schedule independently or cooperatively.
Perform daily departmental operations and report deficiencies appropriately.
Work with the team to support quality processes and protocol adherence, and assist with accreditation activities as delegated.
Participate in after-hours, weekend, and holiday on-call rotations in accordance with departmental response policy.
Perform hand hygiene and disinfect equipment between patients; use appropriate PPE and sterile measures during procedures.
Check exams for required views and adequate demonstration of anatomy and measurements, and complete exams within required timeframes.
Identify and define abnormalities specific to the procedure.
Extend the scope of examinations when appropriate, adjust standard techniques when necessary, and correlate other diagnostic test results with anatomy and function.
Perform ultrasound procedures using various equipment and techniques and obtain measurements for accurate, high-quality results.
Perform adult, pediatric, and neonatal echocardiograms with or without contrast and agitated saline; stress echocardiograms using exercise or pharmacological agents; and assist with transesophageal echocardiograms.
Perform research cardiovascular ultrasounds, extracranial duplex, arterial duplex, arterial physiologic testing, and venous duplex, including applicable access, graft, vessel, and vein-mapping studies.
May assist physicians with pericardiocentesis, myocardial biopsy, and cardiovascular access guidance.
May assist with operative cases, including TAVR, appendage closure device placement, MitraClip, ASD/PFO closure, and venous ablations.
May support Advanced Heart Failure services, including mechanical circulatory support devices, LVAD, RVAD, Impella, ECMO, congestive heart failure maintenance, and pre- and postoperative heart transplant management.
May perform 12-lead EKGs and VO2 exercise testing at BMC.
Perform other duties as assigned.