PRN Cardiac Sonographer

• Job Category Registration, Reception
• Employee Type PRN

• Name:
  Lincoln Bevers
• Phone:
• Email: lincoln.bevers

Nestled in the beautiful, serene landscapes of rural Idaho, Steele Memorial Medical Center (SMMC) is a small yet vibrant healthcare organization dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care. We serve a close-knit community with a strong emphasis on continuity of care and building lasting relationships with our patients. Here, you’ll find the perfect blend of fulfilling medical practice and the tranquil charm of rural living.

Registered Cardiac Sonographer will perform outpatient transthoracic echocardiograms to assess heart function and will assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions. This role requires expertise in ultrasound imaging, patient care, and collaboration with healthcare teams.

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Conduct 2D, Doppler, and color flow echocardiograms to evaluate cardiac function.
• Perform stress echocardiography and contrast-enhanced studies as needed.
• Explain procedures to patients, ensuring comfort and cooperation.
• Review patient orders and previous diagnostic studies and record patient information on history sheets for the cardiologists.
• Recognize normal and abnormal echo cardiographic findings and report concerns to physicians.
• Operate and maintain ultrasound equipment, ensuring optimal image quality.
• Record echo cardiographic images using the proper identification information. May discuss test results with the physician or request that the physician personally view the image.
• Send echo cardiographic images to cardiologists via Information Technology (IT).
• Diagnose technical issues and coordinate equipment services.
• Maintain accurate patient records and adhere to confidentiality standards.
• Work closely with cardiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support patient care.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and infection control protocols.
• Prepare monthly Outpatient Specialty Clinic and Echocardiography statistical reports for Administration and Business Office.
• Receptionist duties: answer clinic calls, take messages, route calls appropriately, fax paperwork, and process precertifications requested by the physician.
• Practice sterile techniques and prevent cross-contamination; maintain cleanliness and order in rooms, equipment, and personnel.
• Maintain outpatient clinic supplies, restocking as needed.
• Report equipment failure directly to the director.
• Keep current on developments in trends and techniques of Cardiac Sonography by reading technical journals and pursuing continuing education.
• Adhere to prescribed standards of practice for Cardiac Sonography.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Other duties may be assigned as needed by supervisor.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Associate Degree in cardiac sonography, echocardiography, or a related health science field required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years clinical cardiac sonography experience required.

• Registered by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (SDMS) Certification or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required upon hire.

At Steele Memorial Hospital we prioritize maintaining a healthy work-life balance, allowing our employees to enjoy their personal lives while pursuing their professional goals.