Cardiovascular Echo Sonographer

Olathe Health; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Olathe Health in Kansas seeks an experienced Cardiovascular Sonographer to provide high-quality ultrasound imaging for diverse patient populations. You will perform echocardiograms, stress tests, and related vascular studies, while ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the exam.

The role requires BLS and RDCS/RVT/RCS/CCI-credentials as applicable, with opportunities to train others and participate in quality improvement activities within KU Medical Center's network.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate
• Graduate of a CAAHEP; JRC-DMS program in cardiac ultrasound
• Graduate of programmatically accredited program in cardiac ultrasound/echocardiography OR
• Graduate of a Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate academic program in Health Science (including, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing)
• Training or certification in IV and UEA contrast administration

Responsibilities

• Obtain a patient history and perform a pre ultrasound procedure assessment. The sonographer must utilize their professional knowledge to verify that the exam ordered is consistent with the patient history, indication and/or diagnosis and assessment findings. In the presence of any inconsistencies they clarify the procedure with the ordering physician.
• Interacts and communicates with patients, explaining the procedure, reassuring them and eliciting their cooperation as needed.
• Perform routine and complex cardiovascular ultrasound procedures including echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms including treadmill, Dobutamine echo and bicycle ergonometry. Vascular imaging includes carotid Duplex, upper/lower venous/arterial, abdominal aorta, renal, venous insufficiency, and vein mapping procedures.
• The sonographer must demonstrate an understanding of the imaging planes obtained during a TEE exam. Assist the physician in the accurate acquisition of images from the esophagus. At the KU location the sonographer completes appropriate TEE probe cleaning and disinfecting.
• Perform professional, clinical and technical competencies of assigned location, but not limited to assigned shifts and be readily available when scheduled to perform on-call echocardiographic services as assigned to provide emergent echocardiographic services under the direction of a cardiologist.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify and evaluate the appropriate anatomical and physiological consequences that would be consistent with disease process. The sonographer needs to be able to adapt the routine protocol to accommodate a wide range of patients and disease-states, making each exam individual and unique.
• Demonstrate both cognitive and psychomotor skill sets in the area of cardiovascular disease states. These skill sets are necessary to accurately and efficiently obtain the appropriate vascular and echocardiographic ultrasound images and hemodynamic information as appropriate.
• Organize the acquired data in the appropriate sequence that will accurately represent the patient's condition to the interpreting physician. In the presence of critical values the sonographer must display competence in identifying, documenting and communicating this to the interpreting physician.
• In accordance with the departmental QI program; the sonographer must provide quality, constructive feedback on peer to peer case study review as assigned; return QI studies to the technical director or their designee in a timely manner.
• Assists in maintaining efficient patient flow through the department, working as an active participant with the other members of the team.
• Responsible for completion of mandatory educational assignments as outlined by the department director.
• Participate in the education and training of sonographer students, residents, medical students and fellows, providing instruction in the area of cardiovascular ultrasound procedures.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Maintain CME requirements

Education

High School Graduate

CAAHEP; JRC-DMS cardiac ultrasound program

Accredited cardiac ultrasound/echocardiography program

Health Science degree (cardiovascular tech/ultrasound/radiologic/respiratory/nursing)

IV and UEA contrast administration training/certification

Job description

Olathe Health in Kansas seeks an experienced Cardiovascular Sonographer to provide high-quality ultrasound imaging for diverse patient populations. You will perform echocardiograms, stress tests, and related vascular studies, while ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the exam.

The role requires BLS and RDCS/RVT/RCS/CCI-credentials as applicable, with opportunities to train others and participate in quality improvement activities within KU Medical Center's network.