Registered Cardiac Sonographer, ECHO

Jobtailor; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States, Ohio, is seeking an experienced Echocardiography Technologist to perform diagnostic testing and report preliminary findings for physician interpretation. The role requires following accreditation guidelines and maintaining patient comfort throughout procedures.

The position involves reviewing orders, obtaining health history, explaining procedures, and assisting with patient transport.

Qualifications

• High School education required; degree preferred in related field.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography preferred.
• ARRT radiographer registration or registry eligibility.
• ARDMS RVT/RDCS or CCI RCS/RVS or board-eligible with certification within 12 months.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year cardiovascular imaging experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiography diagnostic testing per accreditation guidelines.
• Report preliminary findings for physician interpretation.
• Review physician orders and identify patients.
• Perform studies per policies, procedures, and accreditation standards.
• Report abnormal pathology appropriately.
• Explain procedures and ensure patient comfort; answer questions.
• Assist with patient transport as needed.
• Obtain pertinent health history.
• Enter accurate data into diagnostic equipment and documentation systems.
• Ensure report accuracy before dispatch.
• Communicate patient data to appropriate team members.
• Collaborate with other departments for optimal patient care.
• Troubleshoot equipment and participate in evaluating new equipment.
• Maintain registry status or pursue registry.
• Complete annual competencies and participate in accreditation activities.
• Use timekeeping and clinical information systems effectively.
• Assist with monitors and data collection.
• Participate in performance-improvement work groups.

Skills

Patient communication

Collaboration with departments

Patient comfort assurance

Education

High School Education

Associates or Bachelor’s in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Tools

Echocardiography

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Data entry into diagnostic equipment

Patient transport and positioning

Troubleshooting equipment

Job description

• Perform echocardiography diagnostic testing according to accreditation guidelines
• Report preliminary findings for physician interpretation
• Review physician orders and correctly identify patients
• Perform studies according to policies, procedures, and accreditation standards
• Report abnormal pathology appropriately
• Explain procedures, answer patient questions, and ensure patient comfort
• Assist with patient transport as needed
• Obtain pertinent health history
• Enter accurate data into diagnostic testing equipment and documentation systems
• Ensure report accuracy before dispatch
• Communicate pertinent patient data to appropriate team members
• Collaborate with other departments to provide optimum patient care
• Troubleshoot equipment and participate in evaluation of new equipment
• Maintain registry status or actively pursue registry
• Complete annual competencies and participate in accreditation/re-accreditation processes
• Use timekeeping systems, clinical information systems, and intranet effectively
• Assist with department monitors and data collection
• Participate in performance-improvement work groups

Requirements

• High School Education Required
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography preferred
• Registered as a Radiographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or registry eligible
• Registered by ARDMS as RVT or RDCS, OR registered by CCI as RCS or RVS, OR ARDMS/CCI Board-eligible and achieve certification within 12 months of hire
• BLS certification required
• Minimum one (1) year experience in cardiovascular imaging preferred
• Capable of lifting and turning patients for transport and positioning
• Physically capable of moving equipment needed to perform the study
• Able to perform professional duties with minimal supervision

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in performing echocardiography diagnostic testing, ensuring compliance with accreditation guidelines, and effectively communicating patient data. Proficient in troubleshooting equipment and maintaining registry status while providing optimal patient care.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Echocardiography Diagnostic Testing
• Registered as a Radiographer
• BLS Certification
• Cardiovascular Imaging Experience
• Patient Data Communication

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Echocardiography
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Data Entry into Diagnostic Equipment
• Patient Transport and Positioning
• Troubleshooting Equipment

Soft Skills

• Patient Communication
• Collaboration with Departments
• Patient Comfort Assurance

Certifications & Qualifications

• ARRT Certification
• ARDMS RVT or RDCS
• CCI RCS or RVS
• BLS Certification

Industry Keywords

• Accreditation Guidelines
• Performance Improvement
• Health History Collection
• Registry Status Maintenance

Tools & Technologies

• Clinical Information Systems
• Timekeeping Systems
• Documentation Systems