Echo Sonographer - Cardiology
About The Position
Performs diagnostic echo sonography as described above: transthoracic, transesophageal with, or without contract, and stress testing when indicated. Alerts nursing staff of imaging tests that require nursing administration of contrast and to provide assessments for all stress echocardiograms. Collaborates with nursing, exercise physiologists, and cardiologists for appropriate direction, testing indications, and anticipated patient care needs during imaging. Stocks rooms, orders supplies, and helps to maintain all imaging equipment. Participates in daily huddles. Participates in regular education and training. Participates in departmental registry activities as needed. Participates with and assists with departmental accreditation activities. Provides echocardiography updates and education to nursing, exercise physiologists, and other staff to increase collaborative learning. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of an accrediting Diagnostic Sonography Program
- American Registry Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) accreditation
- BLS certification
- Excellent customer service
- Must be self-directed and organized
Responsibilities
- Performs diagnostic echo sonography: transthoracic, transesophageal with, or without contract, and stress testing when indicated.
- Alerts nursing staff of imaging tests that require nursing administration of contrast and to provide assessments for all stress echocardiograms.
- Collaborates with nursing, exercise physiologists, and cardiologists for appropriate direction, testing indications, and anticipated patient care needs during imaging.
- Stocks rooms, orders supplies, and helps to maintain all imaging equipment.
- Participates in daily huddles.
- Participates in regular education and training.
- Participates in departmental registry activities as needed.
- Participates with and assists with departmental accreditation activities.
- Provides echocardiography updates and education to nursing, exercise physiologists, and other staff to increase collaborative learning.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Basic Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- Adoption Assistance Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
