Cardiac Sonographer II - Cardiology

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer II to support clinical trials and cardiovascular imaging research. The role emphasizes adult echocardiography and collaboration with the MUHA team to ensure data quality and patient safety.

Requirements include two years of echo experience, RDCS or RCS certification, BLS, and a cardiovascular program background, with occasional evenings or weekend work as study needs arise.

Qualifications

• Two years of adult echocardiography experience required.
• Experience with imaging enhancement agents, bubble studies or other specialties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic echocardiography on clinical trial patients and analyze hemodynamic data.
• Support outpatient expansion in Cardio-Oncology and rapid access clinics as needed.
• Complete required training, documentation and IS requests for DICOM image uploads in sponsor platforms.
• Coordinate with clinicians and MUHA sonographers to arrange in-patient or post-procedure TTE requests.

Skills

Echocardiography

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

RDCS or RCS Certification

BLS Certification

Cardiovascular Program accreditation (ACPE/CAHEEP)

Tools

PACS/EPIC EMR

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Division of Cardiology within the Department of Medicine is currently recruiting for a Cardiac Sonographer II to support our clinical trials research initiatives.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000966 COM DOM CARD General CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-29

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Schedule

Monday - Friday, Days (approx 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, can fluctuate based on study needs). Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Education Qualifications

• 2 Year / Associate's Degree, preferred. Certification Program in lieu of Associate's Degree accepted.
• Graduate from a formal Cardiovascular Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, preferred.

Required Experience

• Two years of adult echocardiography experience required.
• Experience with use of imaging enhancement agents, bubble studies or other specialties.

Licensure/Certification

• Registered Cardiac Sonographer, credentials RDCS or RCS. Required BLS certification.
• Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification

Job Duties

• 35% The Sonographer will conduct diagnostic exams on patients participating in clinical trials with an echocardiogram test using sound waves to create live images of the heart. As an echo technologist, cardiovascular health will be measured by viewing blood flow and valve movement with the echocardiogram. The Sonographer performs adult echocardiography studies and recognizes, calculates, interprets, and analyzes the hemodynamic data obtained from echocardiography studies.
• 35% As our Cardio-Oncology and outpatient rapid access clinic efforts expand in the Division, this Sonographer may also be deployed several days per week in the outpatient setting to support those efforts in surrounding clinics.
• 20% The sonographer completes required training, documentation and administrative tasks as required to support the clinical trials team. The sonographer will be responsible for making IS requests for DICOM images and uploading these images to the sponsor provided platforms specific to each clinical trial. Completes feasibility, training and competency requirements for study sponsors as required for individual study protocols.
• 10% Schedules and communicates directly with clinical trial subjects. Works with MUHA sonographers and leadership to coordinate in-patient or post-procedure TTE requests.

Additional Skills (required)

Ability to successfully complete department-specific and research protocol-specific validation and competency testing. Has knowledge and skills necessary to modify care according to patient(s)’ age. Has the ability to interpret information to identify each patient(s’) requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs. Considerable verbal ability to effectively communicate observations and input to research staff, physicians, and other department staff. Familiarity with PACS (or current MUSC system) and EPIC EMR preferred.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

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