Cardiac Sonographer II - Cardiology

Job Description Summary

The Division of Cardiology within the Department of Medicine is currently recruiting for a Cardiac Sonographer II to support our clinical trials research initiatives.

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Employee

Regular

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Salary

Health-29

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Monday - Friday, Days (approx 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, can fluctuate based on study needs). Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

• 2 Year / Associate's Degree, preferred. Certification Program in lieu of Associate's Degree accepted.
• Graduate from a formal Cardiovascular Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, preferred.

• Two years of adult echocardiography experience required.
• Experience with use of imaging enhancement agents, bubble studies or other specialties.

• Registered Cardiac Sonographer, credentials RDCS or RCS. Required BLS certification.
• Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification

• 35% The Sonographer will conduct diagnostic exams on patients participating in clinical trials with an echocardiogram test using sound waves to create live images of the heart. As an echo technologist, cardiovascular health will be measured by viewing blood flow and valve movement with the echocardiogram. The Sonographer performs adult echocardiography studies and recognizes, calculates, interprets, and analyzes the hemodynamic data obtained from echocardiography studies.
• 35% As our Cardio-Oncology and outpatient rapid access clinic efforts expand in the Division, this Sonographer may also be deployed several days per week in the outpatient setting to support those efforts in surrounding clinics.
• 20% The sonographer completes required training, documentation and administrative tasks as required to support the clinical trials team. The sonographer will be responsible for making IS requests for DICOM images and uploading these images to the sponsor provided platforms specific to each clinical trial. Completes feasibility, training and competency requirements for study sponsors as required for individual study protocols.
• 10% Schedules and communicates directly with clinical trial subjects. Works with MUHA sonographers and leadership to coordinate in-patient or post-procedure TTE requests.

Ability to successfully complete department-specific and research protocol-specific validation and competency testing. Has knowledge and skills necessary to modify care according to patient(s)’ age. Has the ability to interpret information to identify each patient(s’) requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs. Considerable verbal ability to effectively communicate observations and input to research staff, physicians, and other department staff. Familiarity with PACS (or current MUSC system) and EPIC EMR preferred.

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.

(Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist.…