Radiology - Sonographer​/Ultrasound Tech

Profession: Cardiac Ultrasonographer

Specialty: -

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day Rotational Days;
Monday to Friday

Hours per Shift: 8 hours

Experience: Adult echocardiography experience required

License: RDMS Certification from ARDMS or RCS from CCI required

Certifications: BLS Certification required

Must-Have: Associate’s degree from an accredited school for Cardiac Ultrasonography preferred

Description:

To ensure that cardiology services rendered are completed in a timely, accurate, and reliable manner.

Services include inpatients, outpatients, staff, and community groups as needed.

Priority is given to services that directly affect patients and supervised staff.

Performs cardiac ultrasound exams to evaluate cardiac structure and function, including 2D, M-mode, doppler color, TEE, and stress echo.

Interprets exams for preliminary reports to identify critically abnormal findings and communicates this information to the physician.

Cleans and disinfects TEE probes in accordance with infection control standards.

Records and reports results of all procedures.

Responds to calls for "stat/emergency echos" during hours when not regularly scheduled.

Maintains accurate and appropriate records.

Abides by service delivery standards.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required skills include attention to detail, collaboration, continuous learning, initiative, judgment/critical thinking, problem-solving, quality, reliability, and technical expertise.