Cardiac Echo Sonographer - Precision Diagnostic Imaging

Springfield Clinic; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Clinic is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to perform echocardiograms and provide ultrasound diagnostic tests for patients. You will explain procedures, position patients, and select transducers to optimize results.

You will maintain equipment, document tests, develop reports for cardiologists, and comply with clinic policies. CPR certification within 30 days and RDMS/CCS or equivalent echocardiography credential are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a course in ultrasonic technology.
• CPR certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Must be RDMS and/or CCI or RCCS credentialed.
• Credentialed in echocardiography.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms as directed by physicians.
• Explain procedures to patients to assure cooperation and optimum test results.
• Position patients and select appropriate transducers.
• Conduct scanning using ultrasound equipment and adjust focus.
• Make hard copies of images and document tests.
• Develop reports and assemble materials for cardiologists.
• Maintain ultrasound equipment and stock supplies.
• Adhere to clinic policies and incident reporting procedures.
• Follow OSHA and clinic training requirements.
• Provide excellent customer service in line with SC Way.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Echocardiography procedures

Patient communication

Equipment operation

Documentation and reporting

Radiology safety awareness

Education

Course in ultrasonic technology

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Springfield Clinic is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to perform echocardiograms and provide ultrasound diagnostic tests for patients. You will explain procedures, position patients, and select transducers to optimize results.

You will maintain equipment, document tests, develop reports for cardiologists, and comply with clinic policies. CPR certification within 30 days and RDMS/CCS or equivalent echocardiography credential are required.