Cardiac Sonographer

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Rochester Regional Health's Rochester General Hospital and Unity Hospital are seeking a Per Diem Echocardiography Technician to perform medically prescribed diagnostic echocardiographic procedures and assist cardiology reading physicians.

The role requires RDCS or RCS credentials, 2 years of cardiac imaging experience or equivalent education, and strong patient care and imaging skills. Per diem schedule includes evenings and weekends with wage range $36.25–$51.50 per hour.

Qualifikationen

• RDCS or RCS credential required.
• 2 years of cardiac imaging experience or equivalent education.
• Registered cardiac sonographer program completion or equivalent.

Aufgaben

• Explain procedure and ensure patient cooperation and safety.
• Perform and document echocardiographic imaging and measurements.
• Transfer studies to PACS and prepare preliminary interpretation for review.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Ausbildung

ARDMS RDCS/RCS credential

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field

Tools

PACS

Ultrasound imaging equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Description STATUS: Per DiemLOCATION: Rochester General Hospital & Unity HospitalDEPARTMENT: Non-Invasive CardiologySCHEDULE: Per Diem; Weekday Evenings and/or Weekends 7 am - 3:30 pm

SUMMARYPerforms medically prescribed diagnostic echocardiographic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics, utilizing various modes and techniques, including but not limited to 2-dimensional, M-Mode, color flow, pulse wave, and continuous wave Doppler, in accordance with accepted protocols.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care. Explain procedure with instructions, to ensure patient cooperation, patient safety, and optimal results; assist patient during transfer from wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to exam table; provide individualized patient care (i.e., request interpreter, ambulation, toileting, etc.) as needed
• Imaging. Review patient chart and history; utilize imaging protocols and standards; enter patient demographics on ultrasound machine; utilize proper patient positioning techniques to obtain optimal image quality; obtain all measurements required for study; end and transfer study to cardiology PACS; access preliminary diagnostic report and formulate an initial interpretation for the reading cardiologist
• Documentation. Record the time of the critical finding and the time at which the cardiologist was notified; documentation may include the patient's EMR/progress notes, documented and signed procedure performed, date and time completed; record procedure information in appropriate procedure logs, used to gather information for echocardiography QA/QI
• Equipment Management. Clean equipment after each procedure with approved cleaning products; report equipment failures to supervisory staff as needed; contact BioMedical Engineering and/or manufacturer's service representative, as directed

Required Qualifications

• Appropriate credentials in echocardiography from a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS).
• 2 years of experience in cardiac imaging or related field, or Certificate, Associate's, or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited cardiac echo sonographer program, or Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) to four (4) year college degree in health-related imaging (ultrasound, radiology) preferred
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience as a Registered Sonographer preferred
• Superior customer service and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail

Physical Requirements

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20-50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

Pay Range

PAY RANGE: $36.25 - $51.50 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.