Cardiac Sonographer

Cardiac Sonographer

Requirements

• Associate’s or Vocational degree from a diagnostic sonography program required, echocardiography preferred
• 0 to 2 years Cardiac Sonography experience
• BLS Tier 1 – Basic Life Support – Multisource
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) registry eligible upon hire required
• Board certified within 6 months of hire; if working at St. Francis, must be able to obtain certification within 1 year of hire
• Valid Driver’s License required upon hire – MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment if working in MHI Mobile Echo department

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and special cardiac procedures in compliance with physician orders and department guidelines
• Identifies patient and does set up for exam
• Documents accurately all needed aspects of the procedure
• Observes and communicates with patient responding to needs
• Maintains safe patient environment in procedure area
• Completes procedures with high degree of accuracy
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of all diagnostic equipment
• Maintains work knowledge and competence
• Gathers all relevant information to assist in interpretation of images
• Verifies all imaging has appropriately transferred to imaging storage and retrieval system
• Communicates with RN regarding patient status
• Works together during specific procedures to ensure appropriate patient care
• Notifies RN of immediate patient needs or concerns
• Performs additional duties to complete process
• Finalizes scan reports and sends to appropriate area for reading
• Participates in room turnover, including cleaning of equipment
• Restocks and prepares room for next patient
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Echocardiography preferred