Echo Sonographer

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Overview

Working an Echo Sonographer you will work on the evaluation of anatomy and pathophysiology of the heart and great vessels by the use of diagnostic ultrasound. Performance, measurement, and evaluation of Adult and Pediatric Transthoracic Echocardiograms, Stress Echo (Treadmill, Dobutamine, and Valvular), and TEE procedures. Image and report processing via PACS and electronic reporting applications. Perform specialty imagine (contrast, 3D, strain) and participate in cardiac cath lab and cardiovascular surgical procedures.

Engage with sonographer team, physicians, families, and patients to create a Great Patient Experience. Support laboratory operations by participation in accreditation, quality assurance, education, and lab development projects. Embodies the Memorial Health Values of Safety, Integrity, Quality, and Stewardship that support our mission and vision.

USD $34.34/Hr.

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USD $53.23/Hr.

Overview

Working an Echo Sonographer you will work on the evaluation of anatomy and pathophysiology of the heart and great vessels by the use of diagnostic ultrasound. Performance, measurement, and evaluation of Adult and Pediatric Transthoracic Echocardiograms, Stress Echo (Treadmill, Dobutamine, and Valvular), and TEE procedures. Image and report processing via PACS and electronic reporting applications. Perform specialty imagine (contrast, 3D, strain) and participate in cardiac cath lab and cardiovascular surgical procedures.

Engage with sonographer team, physicians, families, and patients to create a Great Patient Experience. Support laboratory operations by participation in accreditation, quality assurance, education, and lab development projects. Embodies the Memorial Health Values of Safety, Integrity, Quality, and Stewardship that support our mission and vision.

** This role is eligible for a sign on incentive bonus*
* Education

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Program.

• Must be registry eligible at time of hire/transfer.
• Sonographer Registry Pending:
  New graduate sonographer until active ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) in Cardiac RDCS or Cardiac credentials from CCI (Cardiac Credentialing International) registry passed (max time 6 months).
• CPR required within 90 days from hire/transfer date.

• New Graduate-1 year.
• Graduate of an Accredited School for Radiologic Technologist, required.
• Graduate of an Accredited Ultrasound Program, preferred.

• Ability to lift and move patients and heavy equipment to meet the clinical and operational needs of the area.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Obtain, review and bring together pertinent patient history, physical examination and supporting clinical data to facilitate diagnostic result.
• Perform cardiac ultrasound diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures on patients of all ages by producing, assessing and evaluating ultrasound images and related data according to established standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Provide interpreting physicians with an oral or written summary of technical findings.
• Maintain technical skills related to all ultrasound imaging factors; maintain knowledge of other testing modalities.
• Demonstrate knowledge in human gross and sectional anatomy and physiology and pathophysiology to image and evaluate normal and abnormal tissue structure or function.
• Understand biological effects of ultrasound.
• Adheres to behavioral standards.
• Utilize proper infection control procedures according to department and hospital procedures.
• Ensure proper recording, documentation, confidentiality and transmission of patient information. Develop and maintain skills in digital imaging and information practices.
• Monitor the condition…