Cardiac Sonographer II

Cardiac Sonographer II

Requirements

• High School Graduate
• Graduate of Advanced Cardiac Sonography education program accredited by COA-ACS, OR
• Graduate of programmatically accredited program in cardiac ultrasound/echocardiography, AND 4 years of cardiac ultrasound clinical experience as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer. Performed a minimum of 4000 echocardiograms
• Graduate of a Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate academic program in Health Science (including, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing), AND 4 years of cardiac ultrasound clinical experience as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer. Performed a minimum of 4000 echocardiograms

Responsibilities

• Obtains a patient history and perform a pre ultrasound procedure assessment.
• Performs professional, clinical and technical competencies of assigned location, but not limited to assigned shifts and be readily available when scheduled to perform on-call echocardiographic services as assigned to provide emergent echocardiographic services under the direction of a cardiologist.
• Demonstrates the ability to identify and evaluate the appropriate anatomical and physiological consequences that would be consistent with disease processes.
• 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.
• 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 as assigned.
• Assists in maintaining efficient patient flow through the department, working as an active participant with the other members of the team.
• Performs routine and complex cardiac ultrasound procedures including echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms including treadmill, Dobutamine echo and bicycle ergonometry.
• Responsible for completion of mandatory educational assignments as outlined by the departmental director.
• Assists with the assessment and maintenance of the equipment log.
• Participates in the education and training of sonographer students, residents, medical students and fellows, providing instruction in the area of cardiovascular ultrasound procedures.
• Assess the need for LVO contrast and bubble studies during echocardiography studies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) – Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) – American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)