Cardiac Sonographer (Echo Tech

Overview

We are currently seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to join our CSC Echo Cardiography department. This part‑time (0.9

FTE) will work rotating days, evenings, and on‑call. Purpose of this position:
Under general supervision performs work conducting a variety of technical procedures in the application of high frequency diagnostic ultrasound to patients for diagnosis of heart disease. A $5,000 hiring incentive is available for eligible external candidates (current employees, contract/temporary workers, and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible).

• Perform echocardiograms and manage the imaging system during a transesophageal echocardiogram using state‑of‑the‑art methods and equipment
• Perform exercise and pharmacological echocardiograms proficiently
• Reviews and verifies exam requests to ensure correct exam is ordered on the correct patient
• Explain exam procedure to patient and family members
• Evaluate images and notify the appropriate cardiologist as needed; take appropriate action to address image quality issues
• Consistently perform quality exams and ensure that department protocols are followed
• Meet ECHO lab education and training protocol requirements to administer contrast imaging agents to patient
• Determine the need for using imaging contrast on a case‑by‑case basis
• Start IV and administer contrast imaging agent when necessary
• Using the CVIS (cardiovascular information system), perform measurements and analyze results of echocardiogram to facilitate physicians' interpretation of test results
• Assist physicians and residents as required with ECHO procedures
• Assist with education and training of nursing and medical staff, residents, and cardiology fellows
• Mentor and orient new employees
• Clean, maintain, and troubleshoot imaging equipment, endoscopes, and other equipment
• Ensure that exam rooms are orderly and stocked with supplies
• Participate in quality improvement processes and in the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (IAC, formerly ICAEL) accreditation
• Build and support a collaborative team environment
• Participate in the implementation and performance of safety and quality assurance procedures
• Attend QA conferences as able
• May participate in research activities
• Report and discuss any malfunctions and notify the Lead Cardiac Sonographer; appropriate service personnel is then called as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

Two‑year degree in non‑invasive cardiology

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in Stress Echo

• Credentialed by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
• OR Credentialed by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)
• OR Must meet the eligibility requirements to take the ARDMS/CCI examination within 12 months of hire date