Sonographer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate degree in Cardiovascular Technology or a higher relevant degree, or ten years of experience performing echocardiograms.
• Must have been registered for five years and have performed echocardiograms for five years after registration; work experience must be recent and relevant, with documented proficiency in independently performing exams. School experience does not count.
• Computer knowledge.
• AHA/CPR certification in the Basic Life Support Health Care Provider course identified by the Heart Station/Cardiology Clinic policy.
• Ability to be on call and work independently when called in.
• Ability to report to the hospital within one hour when called in.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in non-invasive cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-invasive cardiac diagnostic testing, including M-mode echocardiograms, 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional Sector scans, Cardiac Doppler, Colorflow Imaging, and echocardiographic measurement of Ejection Fraction.
• Assist physicians in performing Transesophageal Echocardiograms.
• Perform Stress Exercise Echocardiograms in the Heart Station with Stress Laboratory personnel.
• Maintain the digital computer system.
• Adhere to UTMC Service Values, including iCare standards, and hospital policies and procedures.
• Assess patients' fall risk using the Morse Fall Scale and wash hands effectively between patients.
• Recognize and address patient safety and quality-of-care issues; report equipment dysfunction and follow applicable incident procedures.
• Attend and follow department-specific safety education and training, including procedures for frayed cords, blood exposure, and spills.
• Follow standardized handoff communication policies and allow opportunities to ask and respond to questions.