Cardiac Sonographer II

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City seeks a Cardiac Sonographer I to perform transthoracic, transesophageal echocardiography and related exams while delivering direct patient care. The role requires coordination of exams and collaboration with medical staff in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.

The position emphasizes ongoing training, quality patient interaction, and strict adherence to protocols and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must meet all eligibility requirements for the Cardiac Sonographer I.
• Two years of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer.
• Current RQI eCredential to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Certification options: RCS or RDCS-AE per ARDMS.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and prioritizes ordered exams.
• Collaborates with physicians, APCs, fellows and staff.
• Collects medical information and patient histories.
• Performs cardiac ultrasound exams per protocols.
• Participates in training of echocardiographic techniques.
• Maintains equipment cleanliness and logs reports.

Skills

Cardiac sonography

Patient care

Communication

Lifespan development

Education

Cardiac Sonographer Certification

Job description

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position is responsible for performing all aspects of cardiac sonography, which includes transthoracic, two dimensional m-mode and doppler procedures, transesophageal procedures, pharmacologic/non-pharmacologic stress echocardiograms, and imaging procedures. This position provides direct patient care and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Coordinates and prioritizes ordered exams.
• Collaborates and coordinates with medical staff including, but not limited to, physicians, APC's, medical fellows and residents, and other medical staff.
• Collects medical information and patient histories.
• Performs cardiac ultrasound exams in accordance to department and overseeing accredited body's outlined protocols and procedures.
• Participates in the training of echocardiographic techniques and procedures.
• Cleans and disinfects transesophageal probes and other equipment and decontaminates the exam area.
• Performs quantitative measurements and calculations of the acquired data and provides preliminary reports.
• Maintains logs of patient data and files reports.
• Orders and restocks supplies.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Ability to provide care to the population served.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development.
• Ability to assess data regarding the patient's status.
• Ability to provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology.
• Demonstrated effective communication and human relation skills.

Qualifications

Required

• Must meet all eligibility requirements for the Cardiac Sonographer I.
• Two (2) years of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer.

Verified competency in five (5) or more of the following areas:

• Complex Cardiac Cases (Impella, ECMO, VAD)
• Structural Heart Cases (TAVR, Mitral Clips, Watchman, ASD/PFO closures)
• Stress Echo (ESE and DSE)
• TEE
• IV Certification and Competency
• Basic Congenital Echo
• Echos in Cath Lab (ICE and pericardiocentesis)

Licenses Required

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• One of the following
• Current certification as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through the Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
• Current certification as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer with an Adult Echocardiography (RDCS-AE) specialty through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners and behavioral health patients.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu/

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number 85817
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule M-F
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical
Location Name University of Utah Hospital
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department UUH ANC 14A NONINV DIAGNOSTIC
Category Cardiology
Workplace Set Up On-site