Echo Sonographer

Memorial Health System; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Registered Echo Sonographer, where your expertise in diagnostic ultrasound will play a vital role in evaluating heart and vessel anatomy. In this dynamic position, you will perform a variety of echocardiograms, engage with a collaborative team, and contribute to exceptional patient experiences. Your responsibilities will include processing images, participating in surgical procedures, and ensuring quality assurance in the lab. This role not only offers a significant sign-on bonus but also the chance to advance your skills in a supportive environment focused on excellence in patient care. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

$20,000 Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications

• Active Registry in Medical Sonography by ARDMS or CCI required.
• Specialty Certification in Adult or Pediatric Echocardiography for Cardiac Sonographers.

Responsibilities

• Perform cardiac and vascular ultrasound diagnostic procedures on patients of all ages.
• Maintain technical skills related to all ultrasound imaging factors.

Skills

Outstanding oral communication skills

Outstanding written communication skills

Ability to lift and move patients

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PACS

Electronic reporting applications

Job description

Overview

Working as a Registered Echo Sonographer at Springfield Memorial, you will evaluate the anatomy and pathophysiology of the heart and great vessels using diagnostic ultrasound. Responsibilities include performance, measurement, and evaluation of Adult and Pediatric Transthoracic Echocardiograms, Stress Echo (Treadmill, Dobutamine, and Valvular), and TEE procedures. You will process images and reports via PACS and electronic reporting applications, perform specialty imaging (contrast, 3D, strain), and participate in cardiac cath lab and cardiovascular surgical procedures. Engage with the sonographer team, physicians, families, and patients to create a Great Patient Experience. Support laboratory operations by participating in accreditation, quality assurance, education, and lab development projects. Embody the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision, and values.

Schedule

Day Shift

8-12 hour shifts

$20,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• Active Registry in Medical Sonography by the ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) or Credentials in CCI (Cardiac Credentialing International) required.
• Cardiac Sonographers must hold Specialty Certification in Adult or Pediatric Echocardiography (RDCS).
• Vascular Sonographers must hold Specialty Certification as Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or RDMS in the Abdominal specialty.
• CPR required within 90 days from hire date.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to lift and move patients and heavy equipment to meet the clinical and operational needs of the area.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtain, review, and integrate pertinent patient history, physical examination, and supporting clinical data to facilitate diagnostic results.
• Perform cardiac and/or vascular ultrasound diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures on patients of all ages by producing, assessing, and evaluating ultrasound images and related data according to established standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Provide interpreting physicians with an oral or written summary of technical findings.
• Maintain technical skills related to all ultrasound imaging factors; maintain knowledge of other testing modalities.
• Demonstrate knowledge in human gross and sectional anatomy and physiology and pathophysiology to image and evaluate normal and abnormal tissue structure or function.
• Understand biological effects of ultrasound.
• Utilize proper infection control procedures according to department and hospital procedures.
• Ensure proper recording, documentation, confidentiality, and transmission of patient information. Develop and maintain skills in digital imaging and information practices.
• Monitor the condition of equipment and supplies to ensure safe and efficient operation of the department.
• Comply with departmental policies regarding employee/patient incident reports.
• Participate in the department’s continuing education program, Laboratory accreditation, and case review/quality review processes.
• Keep current with clinical developments in the field of ultrasound imaging. Be responsible for continual learning.
• Maintain ARDMS credential through documentation of continuing education requirements of the credentialing organization.
• Organize and participate in daily activities that maintain operations: cleaning, stocking, equipment evaluation, moving equipment to bedside studies, data entry and evaluation, emergency call rotation, imaging system electrical safety, equipment repair and diagnostics, Imaging and reporting system Dbase maintenance and Sys Admin functions.
• Serve as a liaison to other hospital departments for coordination of quality assurance and process improvement activities.
• Serve as a resource to technical staff, medical staff, and visitors for clinical or educational information and activities.
• Maintain and advance abilities to assimilate and report clinical information in complex patients.
• Follow MMC policy directives and procedures in the performance of duties and responsibilities.
• Be an example to the laboratory staff of professionalism, teamwork, and patient advocacy.
• Demonstrate leadership in helping the team meet strategic goals of the department and the organization.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (CARDIAC):

• Maintain skills and expand knowledge in the performance and evaluation of transthoracic echocardiography in the adult population.
• Maintain skills and expand knowledge in the performance and evaluation of transesophageal echocardiography in the adult population in standard settings, the surgical suites, and Cath Labs.
• Maintain skills and expand knowledge in the performance and evaluation of stress echocardiography procedures.
• Maintain skills and expand knowledge of the application of echocardiography in pericardial centesis, myocardial biopsy, intracardiac echo, or other interventional procedures.
• Maintain skills and expand knowledge in the performance and evaluation of transthoracic echocardiography in the pediatric, neonatal, and fetal population.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of other cardiac diagnostic testing: cardiac cath, EP, Holter, EKG and arrhythmias, radionuclide imaging.
• Maintain skills and expand knowledge of ultrasound contrast agents and their applications.
• Recognize and address critical pathology through modification of scan protocols, recommendation of ancillary testing, and notification of interpreting physician.
• Demonstrate leadership in the clinical application of echocardiography.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.