Fulltime Registered Sonographer position with experience in Adult Echocardiography, Stress Echocardiography, and Vascular Ultrasound. The candidate has strong communication skills, is detail-oriented, and can produce quality diagnostic studies for physician interpretation in a busy outpatient clinic.

Education and Experience

• Graduate of an Accredited Echocardiography Program.
• Minimum of three years of experience preferred but we will hire new graduates as well!
• RDCS/RCS required or registry eligible with completion within 6 months of hire
• BLS certification

Skills and Qualifications

• Greets and prepares patients for the appropriate ultrasound procedure. Obtains, reviews, and incorporates pertinent patient history, physician examination, and supporting clinical data to facilitate diagnostic results.
• Performs diagnostic ultrasound exams by producing, assessing, and evaluating quality ultrasound images according to department protocols.
• Provides interpreting physicians with detailed preliminary reports.
• Skill and confidence to communicate effectively to physicians urgent findings that may require immediate medical attention
• Ability to remain calm and react effectively in emergencies.
• Works well independently as well as in a team setting
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public
• Maintains a clean and neat work environment
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and reports any maintenance issues immediately to the Department Supervisor

Knowledge

• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic EKG.
• Knowledge of current echocardiography guidelines.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.

Professional Development

• Attends required Quality Improvement meetings
• Maintains appropriate Continuing Medical Education requirements according to ICAEL and ARDMS/CCI
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations to stay current with changes in the field

Supervision

Reports directly to the Department Supervisor