Cardiac or Cardiovascular Sonographer

Cardiovascular Sonographers provide professional, safe and compassionate ultrasound imaging care to all patient populations. They are uniquely trained in the advanced understanding of ultrasound physics and instrumentation allowing them to optimize the ultrasound controls for the highest quality image acquisition. The sonographer is able to identify and evaluate the appropriate anatomical and physiological consequences that would be consistent with disease processes. They need to be able to adapt the routine protocol to a wide range of patients and disease-state variability, making each exam individual and unique. The sonographer manages the initiation of critical value notification to expedite optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Obtains a patient history and performs a pre ultrasound procedure assessment; Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of the patients; Performs routine and complex cardiac ultrasound procedures including echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms including treadmill, Dobutamine echo and bicycle ergonometry; Vascular imaging includes carotid Duplex, upper/lower venous/arterial, abdominal aorta, renal, venous insufficiency, and vein mapping procedures; Assists the physician in the accurate acquisition of images from the esophagus during TEE exams; Demonstrates ability to identify and evaluate anatomical and physiological consequences consistent with disease process; Organizes acquired data in the appropriate sequence and communicates critical values to interpreting physician; Assists in maintaining efficient patient flow through the department; Participates in education and training of sonographer students, residents, medical students and fellows; Assesses need for ultrasound enhancing agent (UEA) and bubble studies; Performs routine and complex peripheral vascular scans; Maintains cleanliness of supplies, stocks linen and empties laundry

Requirements

High School Graduate; 1 or more years of cardiovascular ultrasound clinical experience as a Registered Cardiac and Vascular Sonographer. Independently performing stress echo procedures, including treadmill and pharmacological.; Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA); Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI); Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI); Basic computer skills; Ability to train in area of competency; Maintain CME requirements

Nice to have

Graduate of a CAAHEP or JRC-DMS program in cardiac ultrasound; Graduate of programmatically accredited program in cardiac ultrasound/echocardiography; Graduate of a Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate academic program in Health Science (including, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing); Training or certification in IV and UEA contrast administration