Sonographer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited cardiac ultrasound program.
• One (1) year of congenital cardiac sonography experience and progressively responsible and direct work experience.
• ARDMS by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography or CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer by Cardiovascular Credentialing International
• Ability to apply judgement and make informed decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with widely diverse groups, including individuals at all levels both within and outside the organization and gain their cooperation.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to interpret physician instructions and patient medical and clinical records to determine type of ultrasound procedure to be performed.
• Ability to perform echocardiography on varied patient population.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and congenital/acquired cardiac pathology as they relate to the use and interpretation of ultrasound diagnostic procedures.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.
• Knowledge of principles of the PACS network and/or other electronic image processing and image development systems.
• Knowledge of principles of ultrasound physics.
• Knowledge of safety principles and procedures related to ultrasound procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of ultrasound diagnostic procedures and equipment/instrumentation.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews indications for exam and other pertinent medical information in preparation for the echocardiogram.
• Responsible for the independent performance and acquisition of normal to complex congenital cardiac transthoracic ultrasound studies.
• Performs appropriate infection prevention.
• Identifies patient per policy, including an introduction and explanation of the examination process to the patient, creates a warm environment for patients and family, instructs and assists patient throughout the procedure.
• Utilizes ultrasound equipment to obtain diagnostic images on patients with anatomy ranging from normal to complex in accordance with imaging protocols.
• Presents and reviews echocardiographic studies with physician and obtains additional images as requested.
• Performs quantitative assessment of echocardiographic data in accordance with imaging protocols.
• Utilizes previous imaging and other medical data necessary to allow for comprehensive understanding of a patient's condition to help reach a diagnosis.
• Completes studies in an efficient manner.
• Utilizing the cardiology PACS, documents observations and quantifications made during the study for final review and interpretation by the reading physician or other qualified medical professional.
• Ensures studies are archived on the cardiology PACS network. Participates with leadership to resolve technical issues.
• Ensures that ultrasound equipment & accessories are maintained and functioning. Participates with leadership to resolve technical issues.
• Participates in maintaining records for research cases.
• Participates in training of echocardiography learners.
• Participates in regular quality improvement efforts.

Benefits

• continuing education
• state-of-the-art facilities