Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS/Echo Tech)
About The Position
This role involves performing diagnostic cardiac ultrasound examinations to evaluate cardiac anatomy, function, valvular disease, and hemodynamics. The sonographer will obtain high-quality images, Doppler data, and myocardial strain imaging, identify abnormal findings, and administer ultrasound enhancing agents as needed. The position also includes assisting cardiologists during Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEE) and performing advanced imaging techniques such as 3D echocardiograms. Responsibilities extend to documenting technical findings, preparing preliminary reports, completing billing, adhering to imaging standards, and maintaining professional growth.
Requirements
- Requires current credentials from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing (CCI)
- Must meet at least one of the following qualifications: (RDCS) Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or (RCS) Registered Cardiac Sonographer
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Physical and mental health appropriate to the demands of the position
Nice To Haves
- Two (2) years of clinical experience
- New graduates from an accredited sonography program will be considered
Responsibilities
- Review patient medical history, clinical indications, physician notes and prior cardiac imaging studies
- Obtain high-quality diagnostic images, Doppler data and myocardial strain imaging (GLS) for evaluation of cardiac anatomy, function, valvular disease and hemodynamics
- Identify abnormal findings and cardiac pathology
- Administer ultrasound enhancing agent as needed per established protocols
- Assist cardiologists during Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)
- Perform advanced imaging techniques including three-dimensional (3D) echocardiogram
- Document technical findings and prepare preliminary report for physician interpretation
- Complete appropriate billing of exam and contrast as applicable
- Adhere to IAC echocardiography imaging standards
- Maintain professional growth and development through approved seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise
- Perform other work-related duties as requested/directed
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
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