Cardiovascular Sonographer II
| Company | The University of Kansas Hospital |
|---|---|
| Location | Olathe, KS, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- High School Graduate
- Active ARDMS RDCS (AE)/CCI RCS Certification within 90 Days
- Active ARDMS RVT/CCI RVS Certification
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) – American Heart Association (AHA)
- Valid driver’s license
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to train in area of competency
- Maintain CME requirements
Responsibilities
- Obtains a patient history and performs a pre ultrasound procedure assessment.
- Performs professional, clinical and technical competencies of assigned location.
- Demonstrates the ability to identify and evaluate the appropriate anatomical and physiological consequences that would be consistent with disease process.
- Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of the patients while they are under their care.
- Maintains cleanliness of supplies, stocks linen and empties laundry on a daily basis.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the imaging planes needed to assist with sonographer-guided thrombin injection procedures.
- Organizes the acquired data in the appropriate sequence that will accurately represent the patient’s condition to the interpreting physician.
- In accordance with the departmental QI program; the sonographer must provide quality, constructive feedback on peer to peer case study review.
- Assists in maintaining efficient patient flow through the department.
- Performs routine and complex cardiac ultrasound procedures including echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms.
- Responsible for completion of mandatory educational assignments as outlined by the department director.
- Performs routine and complex peripheral vascular scans.
- Assists with the assessment and maintenance of the equipment log.
- Participates in the education and training of sonographer students, residents, medical students and fellows.
- Assess the need for LVO contrast and bubble studies during echocardiography studies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate of a CAAHEP; JRC-DMS program in cardiac ultrasound
- Training or certification in IV and LVO contrast administration