Cardiac Sonographer

Position Overview

Provides diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The scope of practice of the Ultrasound Technologist includes procedures permitted by law for which the individual has received education and clinical experience, demonstrated competency, and completed appropriate ARDMS certification, which is the standard of practice in ultrasound. Carries out all duties while maintaining compliance, confidentiality, and promoting the mission and philosophy of the organization.

• Responsible for performing echo cardiographic sonography, cardiovascular ultrasound studies, including stress echocardiogram, echocardiograms, carotid ultrasound imaging, vascular, abdomen, arterial and venous studies for physician review in a timely manner.
• Prepares patients for exam by explaining procedure, transferring patient to ultrasound table, scrubbing skin and applying gel, and positioning patient properly.
• Ensures images produced by ultrasound machine are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes while making adjustments to machine as required.
• Works collaboratively with other members to assure the safe and accurate delivery of patient care.
• Assumes responsibility for patient testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance.
• Performs procedures according to physician's orders in the patient's chart.
• Calibrates and maintains equipment and orders supplies when needed.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within field.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Provides precise documentation on all recorded ultrasound procedures.
• Uses independent judgment during the exam to accurately differentiate between normal and abnormal findings.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the technician’s care.
• Addresses problems of patient care as they arise and makes decisions to appropriately resolve the problems.
• Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all interrelating referral offices, hospitals, or commercial agencies.
• Adheres to all company policies, including but not limited to OSHA, HIPAA, compliance and Code of Conduct.
• Maintains regular and dependable attendance.
• Follows the core competencies set forth by the Company, which are available for review on CMSweb.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM (Would work between Northwest Hills Clinic and South 1st Clinic). Does NOT work nights, weekends, or on call.

• Required:
  • High school diploma or GED and two‑year associate’s degree.
  • One (1) or more years of experience in performing adult echocardiogram and stress echocardiogram, carotid ultrasound imaging, and arterial and venous studies.
• Preferred:
  • Registered Cardiac Sonographer, Registered Vascular Specialist.
  • Experience leading or involved in obtaining ICAEL accreditation is a plus.

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Current compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for specialty as appropriate.
• AHA approved Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course completion card or within 60 days of hire required.
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).

• Ability to effectively operate ultrasound equipment.
• Ability to continue to learn and grow in profession.
• Ability to evaluate ultrasounds in order to acquire appropriate diagnostic information.
• Ability to integrate diagnostic ultrasound, laboratory results, patient history and medical records, and adapt ultrasound examination as necessary.
• Ability to use…