Sonographer 1, Cardiology

University of Rochester • City of Rochester, NY

81d • $36 - $47

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Requirements

• Associate's degree and 2 years of experience in cardiac imaging or related field or successful completion of accredited cardiac echo sonographer training program required.
• Working knowledge of cardiology, cardiovascular hemodynamics, doppler physics/instrumentation, cardiac and vascular ultrasound technologies required.

Nice To Haves

• RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist upon hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in performing a variety of technical procedures in the application of high frequency ultrasound waves to patients for diagnostic purposes.
• Uses highly skilled techniques to assist in clinical decision making, with guidance from senior Sonographers while working towards obtaining sound knowledge of cardiology, cardiovascular hemodynamics, doppler physics/instrumentation, cardiac and vascular ultrasound technologies.
• Assists with routine and specialized echocardiographic studies, including transthoracic, stress echocardiographic techniques, transesophageal and contrast exams, with the goal of becoming independently capable of performing complete exams.
• Obtains pertinent patient medical history to optimize the exam for appropriateness.
• With assistance from more senior sonographer, reviews old echocardiographic studies for correlation.
• Prepares exam room and ultrasound equipment to perform cardiac ultrasound studies in accordance with universal precautions to ensure patient safety per approved protocols, policies and procedures.
• Communicates with patient in a manner that is appropriate for patient understanding.
• Obtains vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, height and weight.
• Evaluates any contraindications that may be limiting to exam completeness.
• Uses proper patient positioning, in addition to ergonomically correct scanning techniques, to ensure patient and sonographer comfort and safety.
• Works with more senior sonographer to perform necessary cardiac measurements to generate preliminary findings and image acquisition/storage to support the interpreting physician of the finalized diagnostic report.
• Gains knowledge of cardiac structural findings and understand relevance.
• Maintains active registry status in adult cardiac sonography (RDCS/RCS) through continuing professional educational credits.
• Attends echo conferences offered at URMC and/or attends local and national Echocardiography/Cardiology conferences to increase clinical knowledge base.
• Maintains active status in BLS (Basic Life Support).
• Keeps lab and exam rooms in clean, working order, including cleaning ultrasound equipment and transducers, according to lab policy.
• Reports all equipment malfunctions and problems to lead sonographer.
• Keeps all inventory and supplies current and stocked in each exam room.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Compensation Range: $36.87 - $47.93
• Full time position with scheduled weekly hours of 40.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees