The diagnostic cardiac Sonographer has a commitment to providing high quality diagnostic fetal, pediatric, and adult echocardiograms to patients with congenital heart defects and children with acquired heart defects. The diagnostic cardiac Sonographer works independently and with other members of the healthcare team to provide a comprehensive echocardiographic examination in an ICAEL accredited, digital laboratory in an outpatient clinic setting.

• Escorts patient and family from examination to the echocardiography room and back to the examination room at completion of study.
• Explains procedure to patient and family prior to the commencement of the test to assure cooperations and optimum test results without discussing the clinical findings of the exam.
• Follows the accredited laboratory protocol for obtaining an echocardiogram utilizing two-dimensional images, m-Mode, color flow, and spectral Doppler where applicable.
• Acquires anatomical, pathological, and/or physiological data for interpretation by a physician.
• Maintains patient charts and records, and records/processes sonographic data and other pertinent observations made during the procedure for presentation to the interpreting physician.
• Creates a preliminary echocardiography report for physician review/signature.
• Reviews studies with physicians.
• Maintains proper operation of the ultrasound equipment (cleaning, storage, and preventative maintenance).
• Recognizes equipment malfunctions, ability to troubleshoot, and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Maintains laundry for examination rooms. Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory of ultrasound supplies.
• Follows and complies with universal precautions and OSHA standards.
• Follows and complies with safety and security training.
• Rotates as needed to cover Sonographer absences.
• Codes appropriate for services performed.
• Assists nurse practitioner/physician with procedures as needed.
• Ability to work with infants, children, young adults, and families to ease anxiety surrounding the procedure.
• Performs related and other assigned duties as directed.

 

• Minimum six months experience as an ultrasound technician working in pediatric and/or adult echocardiography setting preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Skilled in operating ultrasound equipment.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Fetal experience is preferred, or training will be provided.
• Participates in staff development, in-service workshops, and educational activities.
• Participates in professional development activities and meetings.
• Additional certification through the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).

Requirements:

• Possess or be eligible for certification in adult and/or pediatric echocardiography through American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
• Must adhere with the outlined certification maintenance requirements through ARDMS which includes but are not limited to, renewals, continuing medical education (CME) periods, and compliance policies.
• Satisfactory completion of one of the following; at least two (2) years in an accredited Allied Health Educational Program and one (1) year on-the-job- training in cardiac ultrasound, or completion of an approved cardiac ultrasound educational program.
• CPR certification required.
• New graduates of a cardiac ultrasound program who are employed in an accredited facility must obtain an appropriate credential within one year from the date of graduation.

 

 

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Progyny Fertility Benefits
• Livongo Diabetes Management
• Teladoc Health and Second Opinion Services
• Smart Shopper
• 401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan**
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) â“ 15% discount*
• Basic Employee; Spouse; Child Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Employee Optional Life and AD&D
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Pre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee and Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)**
• Parental Leave Benefit
• Sick Pay Bank
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)**
• Group Aflac Policies
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Charitable Fund
• Care.com
• Various Discount Programs

*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit

**Available to Part-Time regular and part-time casual employees aged 21 and over

 

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