Sonographer Lead, Cardiology

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

12d•$45 - $61•Onsite

About The Position

The Sonographer Lead, Cardiology performs technical procedures using high-frequency ultrasound for diagnostic purposes and demonstrates proficiency in complex transthoracic and stress echocardiography to support clinical decision-making and serve as a physician extender. The role exercises responsibility for day-to-day operations in support of goals set by the Medical Director of Echocardiography and Cardiology Leadership, and may directly supervise fewer than three cardiac sonography staff. The position performs routine and specialized echocardiographic studies in inpatient, outpatient, and hospital settings; supports workflow improvement and staff performance assessment; and serves as an imaging resource and equipment or program super-user. It requires independent judgment to obtain accurate diagnostic images and measurements, maintain equipment and facilities, troubleshoot operational issues, and sustain required professional credentials and education. The role may oversee daily Echo Lab operations and coordinate staff assignments, scheduling, training, and professional development.

Requirements

Associate's degree and 9 years of progressively responsible experience as a Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer in a clinical or hospital environment, with extensive education, training, and experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Sound knowledge of cardiology, cardiovascular hemodynamics, Doppler physics and instrumentation, and cardiac and vascular ultrasound technologies.
RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) certification upon hire, or RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer) certification upon hire.
Maintain active adult cardiac sonography registry status and active BLS status.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Leadership or managerial experience preferred.
RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and specialized independent echocardiographic studies, including transthoracic, stress echocardiographic, transesophageal, and contrast exams as needed in inpatient, outpatient, and hospital settings.
Assist in developing new workflows to continuously improve patient care services and provide input for performance assessments of staff sonographers.
Serve as a resource imaging expert for cardiac sonographers and as a super-user when new equipment or programs are introduced.
Use independent judgment to ensure anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in images according to URMC Echocardiography policies and procedures.
Perform cardiac measurements, preliminary findings, and image acquisition and storage to support the interpreting physician's finalized diagnostic report.
Maintain the echo lab and exam rooms in clean, working order; communicate facility needs; troubleshoot daily operations, equipment malfunctions, inventory, and product supply; address resource conflicts; and ensure ultrasound equipment operates optimally.
Maintain active adult cardiac sonography registry status through continuing professional education, attend monthly echo fellow conferences and local and national Echocardiography/Cardiology conferences, and maintain active BLS status.
May supervise Echo Lab daily operations, including directly supervising staff sonographers, assigning daily work, matching staff skills to exams, and resolving scheduling conflicts while considering clinical priority, patient throughput, and referring physician requests.
Assist and coordinate professional development, education, and training for new sonographer hires, cardiology fellows, and student interns.
Perform other duties as assigned.