Echo Sonographer- Cardiac Testing

Central Ohio Primary Care•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Echo Sonographer performs diagnostic non-invasive cardiac ultrasound procedures, including resting and stress echocardiograms, with or without the Definity image enhancer. The position maintains and updates study documentation and electronic health records. It is full-time and benefits-eligible, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., serving Columbus, Westerville, and Reynoldsburg. The role includes obtaining patient medical histories, explaining examinations, setting up equipment, performing exams according to department accreditation and cardiologist guidelines, analyzing and reporting results, and entering test data into the reading system for cardiologist review. The sonographer also supports safety and quality control, participates in lifesaving measures when needed, assists with office tasks, and contributes to reviews required for department ICAEL accreditation.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program that includes echocardiography.
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) registered by ARDMS, or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through CCI.
Current BLS certification.
Strong clinical background.
Computer literacy, especially with electronic health systems.
Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to cope well with change.
Self-disciplined, energetic, passionate, and innovative approach to work.
Detail-oriented and highly organized.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to work on a team and maintain a positive attitude.
Ability to identify, document, resolve, and/or escalate issues.
Ability to lead by example.
Ability to multitask, adapt quickly to a changing environment, and exercise independent and collaborative judgment.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of previous healthcare experience.
Experience in another cardiac testing facility.

Responsibilities

Obtain patients’ medical histories before examinations.
Explain the examination process to patients.
Set up equipment and perform resting and stress echocardiograms according to department accreditation and cardiologist guidelines, with or without the Definity image enhancer.
Analyze and report cardiac examination results.
Enter test data into the applicable reading system for cardiologist review (Fuji for Ohio Health and McKesson for Mt Carmel).
Implement safety standards and quality control procedures.
Participate in lifesaving measures when necessary.
Assist with office responsibilities, including answering phones and completing patient charts.
Participate in reviews required for department ICAEL accreditation.
Maintain and update study documentation and electronic health records.