Sonographer - Cardiac - Part Time Days

UAB St. Vincent's•Birmingham, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sonographer works in the CV Diagnostics department at UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham, supporting cardiac and/or vascular imaging in an outpatient cardiac care setting. The Cardiac Cath Lab includes three equipped cath labs and two non-invasive labs and provides diagnostic and interventional procedures, advanced imaging, and functional assessments. The role performs routine and complex diagnostic studies, produces high-quality images for interpretation, and helps maintain safe, effective department operations.

Requirements

BLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 30 days of hire or job transfer.
One or more accepted credentials: CCI Cardiographic Sonographer credential before hire or within 12 months of hire; CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS); ARRT Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography before hire or within 12 months of hire; ARRT Radiologic Technologist specializing in Sonography before hire or within 12 months of hire; ARDMS Vascular Technologist (VT) before hire; or ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) within 12 months of hire.
High school diploma or equivalent with two years of experience, or an associate’s degree.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited sonography program.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic procedures using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structure and provide quality images for interpretation.
Set up and adjust equipment and manually maneuver transducers to perform exams.
Implement safety standards and perform appropriate quality control procedures.
Perform routine and complex studies and assist with cardiac and/or vascular imaging procedures.
Recognize significant structures, artifacts, pathology, and equipment limitations.
Ensure equipment is functioning properly and report potential problems or malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
Lock or tag out equipment when appropriate.
Submit high-quality images and documentation to PACS promptly, ensuring image quality, correct lead markers, and patient data and history.
Help maintain clean and orderly department areas, including procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, and film storage areas.
Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.