Cardiac Sonographer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• ARDMS in Adult Echocardiography Registration.
• Must be board eligible and ARDMS registry must be successfully obtained within six (6) months of hire.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of cardiac anatomy and hemodynamics required.
• Current Driver’s License required.
• Driving record for the previous thirty-six (36) months must not reflect any major driving offenses (i.e; DUI, convicted of a felony involving a motor vehicle, suspended license, three (3) or more speeding tickets or other moving violations, etc.).
• In addition, personal vehicles used for LH business: State law minimum liability coverage limits required.
• Ability to act with integrity, kindness, and exhibit empathy.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.
• RQI Provider (BLS) within 7 days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care, whichever comes first.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of accredited school of Cardiovascular Sonography preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year adult echocardiography experience preferred.
• Possess knowledge and experience in all cardiac echo procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently performs cardiac echocardiogram procedures as outlined by department procedures and exam protocols.
• Obtains patient history, describes and responds to questions, and informs patient of when to expect results as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Participates in and coordinates patient care and flow.
• Provides for physical and psychological needs of patient during examination.
• Provides images, data analysis and patient comments to the Cardiologist for diagnostic interpretation.
• Maintains understanding of and follows current exam protocols.
• Maintains accountability to technologist competency and quality control standards.
• Assists with maintaining and ordering supply stock as directed.
• Maintains equipment and coordinates repairs and service as needed or directed.
• Assists with administrative duties as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Benefits

• Criminal background check
• Reference checks
• Drug Screening
• Health and Immunizations Screening
• Physical Demand Review/Screening