Cardiac Sonographer - Full Time/Days

Job Details

Req Id    83307 
Department    NON-INVASIVE CARDIOL 
Shift   Days
Shift Hours Worked    7.50 
FTE    1 
Work Schedule    SEMC UFCW 7.5 HR-ED POST 90714 
Employee Status    A1 - Full-Time 
Union  E02 - LPN/TECH UNION

Job Summary

The Sonographer performs sonography procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail and performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment with ingenuity to apply prescribed sonography for diagnosis.  The Sonographer assumes responsibility for designated areas of procedures and may have individual responsibility for specified sonography procedures and/or may be assigned as an instructor.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Verifies physician’s orders in patient’s chart, prescription and on schedule
• Explains the test to the patient.  Instructs and assists the patient in assuming the physical position for examination
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
• Selects a transducer and adjusts the equipment controls according to the organ to be examined, the depth of field and other specifications of test
• Enters test data and patient information into computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results
• Performs all quality control checks, as prescribed
• Schedules patients to provide orderly flow of procedures through department
• Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

Required: 

High School degree preferred.

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification required. BCLS certification required.

PREFERRED:

2-3 years relevant job experience in a Healthcare setting under a Board Certified Radiologist preferred

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Required: ARDMS certified or ARDMS certification within 2 years of hire

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.