Registered Cardiac Sonographer

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Cardiac Sonographer to join our Cardiac Diagnostic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing high-quality echo cardiographic studies to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions. This role requires a deep understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathology, as well as the ability to use advanced imaging technology. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to patient care, attention to detail, and continuous learning in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

In addition, the Echo Tech may perform 12-lead EKGs, holter monitor hookup, cardiac event monitor hookup, holter monitor scanning and cardiac exercise treadmill testing and assist in procedures.

• Perform high-quality echocardiograms, including transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echocardiography, M-mode, 2D, Doppler, and color flow imaging.
• Accurately obtain and record measurements and images of cardiac structures and function for adults and pediatric patients.
• Perform stress echocardiography, contrast echocardiography procedures, and assist with transverse esophageal echocardiography as needed.
• Analyze and interpret sonographic data.
• Maintain and calibrate ultrasound equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Starts IVs for imaging procedures.
• Takes call for emergency testing on evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Apply Holter monitors and event recorders to patients, ensuring proper electrode placement.
• Educate patients on the use and care of monitoring devices.
• Maintain equipment, ensuring cleanliness, proper function, and timely replacement of components.

• Provide compassionate care, ensuring patient comfort and safety during procedures.
• Educate patients and their families about procedures, findings, and follow-up care as needed.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.

• Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.

• Inventory Management:
  Monitor and manage inventory of supplies related to cardiac sonography, including ordering and restocking as necessary.

• Advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology and echocardiology interpretive parameters.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in cardiac sonography.

• Experience with Holter monitors and event recorders is highly desirable.

• Associate degree in cardiovascular technology, diagnostic medical sonography, or a related field.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Current registration as a Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS or RCS) required upon hire.

• Certification in Holter Monitoring and Event Recorder technology preferred.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support is a plus.

• Chemicals:
  Cydex.
• Video Display Terminals:
  Average.
• Blood and Body Fluids:
  Rare.
• TB or Airborne Pathogens:
  Rare.

• Speech:
  Required to communicate via telephone, facilitate meetings, presentations/training.
• Vision:
  Needed to read memos and literature, CIS information. Also needed to assess patients and see the locations of patients and equipment.
• Smell:
  Helpful for electrical/fire safety.
• Hearing:
  Needed for telephone communication, meetings and listening to concerns and patient assessment information, blood pressure.
• Touch:
  Necessary for writing, computer entry, filing, B/P's.

• Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
  Sit: 40%;
  Twist: 30%;
  Stand: 50%;
  Crawl: 0%;
  Walk: 40%;
  Kneel: 0%;
  Lift: 5%;
  Drive: 0%;
  Squat: 1%;
  Climb: 0%;
  Bend: 3%;
  Reach above shoulders: 1%.
• The weight required to be lifted each normal workday:
  Up to 10 lbs:
  Frequently;
  Up to 20 lbs:
  Occasionally;
  Up to 35 lbs:
  Occasionally;
  Up to 50 lbs:
  Never;
  Up to 75 lbs:
  Never;
  Up to 100 lbs:
  Never;
  Over 100 lbs:
  Never.
• Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements:
  Lifting echo patient or pharmacologic stress test patient from the wheelchair to the bed and back.
• Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
  Sit: 45;
  Twist: 30;
  Stand: 60;
  Crawl: 0;
  Walk: 10;
  Kneel: 0;
  Lift: 2;
  Drive: 0;
  Squat: 2;
  Climb: 0;
  Bend: 2;
  Reach above shoulders: 5.

• Simple grasp up to 10 lbs. Normal weight: 10 lbs often.
• Pushing & pulling Normal weight: 50 to 200 lbs.
• Fine Manipulation:
  Computer keyboard, calculator, and writing.

• Inside hours: 8.
• Outside hours: 0.
• Temperature:
  Normal Range.
• Lighting:
  Average.
• Noise levels:
  Very loud.
• Humidity:
  Normal Range.
• Atmosphere:

• Explosive-O2 hook-ups in department.
• Protective Clothing
  
  Required:
  
  Universal precautions: gloves, goggles, and mask for handling equipment.

This job description indicates the general…