Echo Sonographer (Chatham)

Cape Cod Healthcare•Chatham, MA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs diagnostic quality echocardiograms using various ultrasonic techniques. This includes 2-D, M-mode, Pulse/Continuous Wave Color Doppler. The role involves obtaining pertinent clinical history, positioning patients, performing routine measurements and hemodynamic calculations, and writing preliminary interpretations. The Echo Sonographer also performs emergency studies, maintains echo lab records, and stays updated on echocardiography changes. They are responsible for ensuring equipment and rooms are clean and restocked, and for gathering and assessing patient information relative to age-specific needs, modifying care as necessary. The position requires adherence to the Standard Echo Protocol and providing excellent service to all individuals in a manner that reflects the organization's commitment to CARES (compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, and service).

Requirements

Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from ARDMS or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
Registry required, including 946 hours (6 months) of advanced training in Cardiac Ultrasound.
Previous experience in Echocardiography required.
High degree of technical aptitude.
Capable of working independently.
Good communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure.
Tactful, compassionate, consistent, highly dependable.
Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Obtains pertinent clinical history and data.
Positions patient and selects ultrasonic technique to acquire echocardiogram of diagnostic quality.
Performs 2-D, M-mode, Pulse/Continuous Wave Color Doppler.
Performs routine measurements and necessary hemodynamic calculations relating to pathology.
Capable of writing preliminary interpretation.
Performs emergency studies as required.
Maintains echo lab records, including data log book and patient charges.
Participates in the activities required to maintain echocardiography changes and updates.
Fulfills the educational requirements of the clinic and all accreditation and licensing agencies governing the delivery of care.
Ensures equipment and room have been cleaned and room restocked after each patient and at the end of the day.
Gathers and assesses information relative to the patient’s age-specific needs.
Provides care needed to achieve the desired clinical outcomes.
Understands and modifies therapeutic approach in response to the patient’s non-verbal reactions to therapy, psychosocial needs, physical limitations, and any other age or illness specific issues.
Follows Standard Echo Protocol of the Lab.
Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.