Cardiac Sonographer III

Covenant Health; Harriman (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a skilled Cardiac Sonographer to join their dynamic team at a cutting-edge medical facility. In this vital role, you will utilize advanced technology to perform echocardiograms, assisting cardiologists in diagnosing complex cardiac conditions. Your expertise will not only enhance patient care but also contribute to the training of new staff and the improvement of departmental processes. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive environment that values professional growth and quality patient outcomes. If you are passionate about cardiac health and eager to work in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Cardiac Sonographer required.
• Must maintain relevant certifications and BLS prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms and assist cardiologists in diagnoses.
• Train new staff and maintain imaging equipment and supplies.

Skills

Echocardiography

Advanced medical terminology

Patient care

Ultrasound physics

Education

Cardiac Sonographer certification

American Heart Association BLS

Tools

Echocardiogram equipment

Imaging software

Job description

Overview

Cardiac Sonographer, Cardiopulmonary Services

PRN/OCC, Hours and shifts vary

Roane Medical Center Overview:

Proudly serving our community, Roane Medical Center is committed to your healthy future! Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with modern technologies and expert staff to provide you the best possible patient care.

From our quality medical, surgical, emergency and critical care services to our diagnostic imaging and rehabilitation support, you will find the right blends of technical expertise, medical professionalism, and patient quality and satisfaction at Roane Medical Center.

Position Summary:

The candidate will work in a Covenant Health System Cardiac Diagnostics Department utilizing state of the art technology to assist our cardiologists in diagnosing congenital, structural, and disease-process cardiac issues. The candidate will perform procedures to IAC standards and guidelines, to include transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echocardiograms.

Responsibilities

• Understands cross-sectional human anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology to obtain optimal studies.
• Precepts and trains new employees and students in the technical aspects of echocardiography.
• Assists with ICAL credentialing (where applicable) and/or lead performance improvement projects for department as deemed necessary.
• Demonstrates knowledge of advanced medical terminology.
• Demonstrates knowledge and experience in all facets of performing optimal studies to include pertinent clinical history, related diagnostic procedures, ultrasound physics, normal anatomy, and pathological variants. Also demonstrates competent performance of critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to age-specific patient needs.
• Assists in the maintenance of equipment, supplies and imaging areas.
• Able to perform at advanced level in ultrasound testing on patients by utilizing 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, M-mode, spectral Doppler, color flow Doppler, speckle tracking, and other post-processing functionality, along with exercise and stress echo exams.
• Performs as primary liaison between patients, physicians, and other members of the support team. Provides patients and families with procedure explanation and/or written documentation of procedure.
• Demonstrates competency in production, use, recognition and analysis of images and patterns used for patient diagnosis and treatment. Able to complete preliminary reports including a range of measurements and motion to assist the physician with test results.
• Able to develop and maintain good working relationships both inter- and intra-departmentally; to foster good customer relations, to maintain open lines of communication with colleagues, providers, and patients, and to observe the Covenant Health Mission and Values.
• Participates in continuing education for optimal patient care, public education and enhanced knowledge and technical competence.
• Able to perform and train on correct drug, procedure and supply charging, stock maintenance and vendor ordering procedure.
• Efficiently coordinates daily work distribution and patient flow for both self and other staff based on experience.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience: Five years’ experience as a Cardiac Sonographer. Preference may be given to individuals with experience in a hospital setting. Preferred to be a RDCS ARDMS echo tech with experience

Licensure Requirement: Must have and maintain a CCI, ARRT, or ARDMS Registry. American Heart Association BLS prior to hire.