Cardiac Sonographer 12232

• Flexible work scheduling
• Career advancement/ Leadership opportunities
• Relocation assistance
• Intraoperative dedicated OR technologists
• Various shifts available for 8 10 or 12 hours
• Enhanced shift differential pay
• Tuition: Fully funded bachelor s and master s degrees
• Competitive Wages and Incentives
• Cross training across modalities
• Work in your preferred setting: Academic Level 1 trauma center/ Community Hospital/ Pediatric Hospital/ Ambulatory and Specialty Clinics

• Performs basic to advanced cardiac ultrasound procedures utilizing a variety of equipment and techniques and makes the necessary measurements required for the interpretation to obtain accurate high quality results.
• Identifies and defines cardiac abnormalities and extends the scope of the examination appropriately deviating from standard techniques when necessary and correlating invasive and noninvasive cardiac diagnostic test results with cardiac anatomy and function.
• May assist physicians in the procedure rooms and operating rooms by performing echocardiograph studies to aid them in proceeding with complex procedures to decrease risk factors.
• Assists in performing transesophageal studies with cardiologist calculating appropriate measurements and sterilizes probe.
• Prepare patients for procedures and obtains clinical history from the patient including cardiac related physical findings and pertinent laboratory data in order to adjust the imaging techniques to obtain comprehensive and diagnostic echocardiograms to alleviate the probability of erroneous clinical interpretation of the echocardiogram.
• Records statistics and performs daily maintenance of the Echocardiography Lab and its equipment reporting all malfunctions as appropriate.
• Acts as a resource to other staff physicians and students regarding equipment techniques procedures and studies to optimize patient care.
• Works closely with cardiac sonographer quality coordinator to ensure quality processes and protocols are adhered to and assists with IAC accreditation activities as delegated.
• Implements protocols as new technology evolves and ensures system echocardiography standards are implemented and adhered to.

• Knowledge and ability to apply complex sonographic principles instrumentation and techniques.
• Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology.
• Ability explaining the purpose of the echocardiographic examination to the patient and answering patients questions.
• Knowledge of approved clinical protocols for each type of cardiovascular ultrasound examinations.
• Knowledge of proper infection control including precautionary procedures. Knowledge of relevant laws regarding patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively both orally and in writing with healthcare providers including other sonographers physicians and nurses.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Skilled utilization of computers and medical equipment.

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollarfordollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

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