Diagnostic Cardiac Medical Sonographer (UAMS EL DORADO, AR)

University of Arkansas System • El Dorado, AR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the UAMS El Dorado Outreach Clinical team as a Cardiac Echo Technician, where you will play a vital role in performing diagnostic echocardiograms and ensuring patient safety and comfort during procedures. Your role is to explain the procedure to patients, obtain medical histories, and ensure patient comfort during the test. As the Cardiac Echo Technician, you will follow safety protocols and procedures to protect patients and yourself from potential hazards associated with ultrasound imaging. This is a PRN position required to meet the clinic's staffing needs.
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Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Sonography Program.
• Current BLS required.

Nice To Haves

• Cardiac ultrasound experience, including treadmill and pharmacologic stress testing preferred.
• Prefer Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS). Must be registry eligible. Must complete registration within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures to patients and obtain their medical histories.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety during all tests.
• Conduct transthoracic, treadmill exercise, and pharmacological stress echocardiograms using advanced techniques such as M-Mode, 2D, Doppler, Color Flow, Spectral Doppler, and bubble studies.
• Assist physicians with procedures and examinations, including transesophageal studies, patient monitoring, and ultrasound equipment operation.
• Perform online and offline measurements, calculations, and velocities of acquired images.
• Initiate IV access as needed, following UAMS policies and procedures.
• Administer contrast agents (e.g., perflutren or bubble) in compliance with UAMS guidelines and document usage for performance improvement tracking.
• Recognize and report critical findings to the reading cardiologist immediately.
• Identify distinct types of cardiac diseases and pathology.
• Accurately complete billing and coding for performed procedures.
• Document patient information and procedures in EPIC following CNL guidelines.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED