Radiology - Cardiac Sonographer

Profession: Cardiac Sonographer

Specialty: -

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 8

Experience: 1 year required; 3 years preferred

License: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)

Certifications: BLS certification required

Must-Have:

• Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program with a focus in Cardiac Sonography
• Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, pathology, and sonographic principles
• Ability to recognize normal and abnormal echo cardiographic findings

Description:

The Echo Tech is responsible for performing high-quality diagnostic echo cardiographic procedures under the direction of a Cardiologist.

This role involves the use of ultrasound equipment to assess cardiac structures and function.

Essential information for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions is provided through these procedures.

The responsibilities include performing transthoracic (TTE), transesophageal (TEE), and stress echocardiograms as ordered per protocol.

Compliance with American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) guidelines and physician orders is essential.

The Echo Tech will operate ultrasound and diagnostic imaging equipment to acquire high-quality cardiac images.

This includes utilizing contrast agents such as Definity and agitated bubble techniques when appropriate.

Collaboration closely with the Cardiologist and other healthcare professionals is necessary to ensure quality patient care.

The Echo Tech will explain procedures to patients, ensuring comfort and safety throughout the process.

The images should be reviewed and evaluated for clarity, completeness, and diagnostic value.

Accurate patient records, documentation, and reports must be maintained in the PACS or EMR system.

Equipment maintenance, performing quality control checks, and reporting malfunctions promptly are also required tasks.

Compliance with infection control, HIPAA, and patient safety standards is expected.

Staying current with continuing education and new echo cardiographic techniques is essential for this role.

Participation in continuous quality improvement initiatives and accreditation processes is required.

Other related duties may be assigned as necessary.

This position requires sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication.

Effective communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

Visual acuity is necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes.

Tactile perception is crucial for assessing physical characteristics during patient care.

Motor coordination is required for handling and performing tasks necessary for medical procedures.

The position also involves occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Lifting up to 50 pounds independently may be necessary, with frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of lighter objects or patients.

Working primarily in an indoor healthcare environment subject to variable indoor temperatures is expected.

The role involves frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases and medical equipment.

The healthcare environment can be fast-paced and unpredictable, necessitating quick responses to changing circumstances.

Various simultaneous demands and varying noise levels from medical equipment and patient needs should be managed efficiently.