CV Sonographer - Diagnostic Cardiology

INTEGRIS Health•Yukon, OK

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The CV Sonographer is a trained medical imaging professional with advanced knowledge of echocardiography, vascular ultrasound, cardiovascular anatomy, and pathophysiology. The role acquires diagnostic echocardiographic and vascular data, produces high-quality images, and prepares preliminary reports for Cardiologist review and interpretation. The sonographer works independently and may float to other INTEGRIS sites as needed. PRN work offers flexible scheduling and competitive pay.

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 from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
Other certifications and competencies as required based on service-line skill.
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.
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 histories, explain examinations, and answer patient questions.
Protect confidential information in accordance with privacy laws and facility policies.
Use judgment to manage and prioritize the daily exam worklist and complete the schedule independently or collaboratively.
Carry out daily department operations and report deficiencies appropriately.
Work with the team to maintain quality processes and follow protocols; assist with accreditation activities as delegated.
Participate in after-hours, weekend, and holiday on-call rotations and follow the department’s on-call response policy.
Perform hand hygiene and equipment disinfection between patients, and 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 procedure-specific abnormalities, extend or modify exams when appropriate, and correlate findings with other diagnostic test results.
Perform ultrasound procedures using a range of equipment and techniques and take measurements needed for accurate results.
Perform adult, pediatric, and neonatal echocardiograms, including studies with contrast or agitated saline, and exercise or pharmacological stress echocardiograms.
Assist with transesophageal echocardiograms and research cardiovascular ultrasounds.
Perform extracranial duplex, arterial duplex, arterial physiologic testing, and venous duplex procedures, including specified access, graft, mapping, and ablation studies.
Assist physicians with procedures such as pericardiocentesis, myocardial biopsy, and cardiovascular access guidance.
Assist with operative cases including TAVR, appendage closure device placement, mitral clips, ASD/PFO closure, and venous ablations.
Provide sonographer support for advanced heart failure services, including mechanical circulatory support devices, ECMO, congestive heart failure maintenance, and pre- and postoperative heart transplant management.
Perform 12-lead EKGs and VO2 exercise testing at BMC only.
Float to alternate INTEGRIS sites as needed.