SENIOR CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER- PRN

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Cardiac Sonographer to perform various echocardiographic studies in both clinical and research settings. This role involves conducting advanced ultrasound procedures, providing education to students and fellows, and maintaining ultrasound equipment. The ideal candidate will possess advanced sonographic skills and a strong analytical ability, ensuring high-quality patient care and comfort. Join a team that values health and well-being, diversity, and inclusion, and contribute to innovative healthcare delivery in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited program is required.
• Advanced sonographic skills and strong analytical ability are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex diagnostic ultrasound procedures.
• Provide education and clinical instruction to students and fellows.

Skills

Advanced sonographic skills

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Eye/hand coordination

Visual acuity

Education

Graduation from CAAHEP-accredited Diagnostic Ultrasound program

B.S. in Diagnostic Ultrasound

Tools

Diagnostic ultrasound equipment

Digital recording devices

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

SUMMARY

A Senior Cardiac Sonographer will perform a range of ultrasound echocardiographic studies in clinical, clinical research, or research settings. Responsibilities include performing echocardiographic studies to diagnose various vascular diseases, illnesses, and disorders, as well as conducting interventional procedures and heart studies. Exams may include Transthoracic, Exercise, and Pharmacologic Stress Echocardiograms, special procedures such as echo-guided myocardial biopsies, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy studies, and additional procedures as dictated by research protocols and clinical trials. The Sonographer will perform inpatient and outpatient echocardiograms and Doppler analysis, provide 2-D echocardiograms and transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs), and may also perform vascular studies in the clinic. The role requires proper and economical use of equipment, supplies, and clinical resources, maintaining records and files, providing cross-training for personnel, and serving in a teaching capacity for the Johns Hopkins Hospital Ultrasound School.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all functions.

Cardiovascular Ultrasound Procedures

• Performs all routine and complex diagnostic clinical or research ultrasound procedures.
• Provides ultrasound guidance for basic and advanced invasive or semi-invasive procedures.
• Provides education and clinical instruction to Cardiac Sonography students and Cardiology fellows.

Maintenance and Care of Ultrasound Equipment and Clinical or Research Environment

• Operates and provides advanced care for ultrasound equipment, imaging recording, and storage devices.
• Ensures proper functioning of recording devices.
• Maintains work area in a safe, sanitary, and orderly manner.
• Inventories supplies.

Training and Development

• Assists in clinical training and teaching of Cardiac Sonography students, physicians, and other personnel in diagnostic echocardiography principles and techniques.
• Keeps abreast of current practices and applications of diagnostic cardiovascular ultrasound.

Record Maintenance and Documentation Responsibilities

• Follows department procedure for documentation of patient flow.
• Accesses and correlates patient’s medical history and ensures proper documentation.

Patient Care and Comfort Responsibilities

• Explains the procedure to the patient and assists them on and off the examination table.
• Ensures patient’s privacy, safety, and comfort.
• Distributes workflow.

Assumes Other Responsibilities as Necessary

• Leads responsibilities for Ultrasound School.
• Creates didactic and/or clinical curriculum.
• Consistently updates all school records.
• Submits all documentation to appropriate MHEC, JRC, or CAHEEP.
• Assigns and monitors all clinical rotations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Program (CAAHEP)-accredited Diagnostic Ultrasound program is required. Additional clinical experience or credentials may be considered in lieu of some education. B.S. in Diagnostic Ultrasound preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Advanced sonographic skills are necessary to obtain and document a complete examination or research protocol. High level of analytical ability is needed to obtain appropriate images and required measures for a diagnostic echocardiogram. Interpersonal and communication skills are necessary to provide technical guidance and instruction for cardiac ultrasound interns, clinical and research fellows, and attending physicians. Strong eye/hand coordination skills are required, along with high visual acuity. Ability to proficiently describe clinical findings or developments in research subjects in a timely and comprehensive manner. Must be able to perform transthoracic echocardiograms in a 45-minute time slot in an outpatient setting.

Required Licensure, Certification, On-going Training: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RSC) by Cardiac Credentialing International (CCI) is required. Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) is preferred but not required. Current CPR Certification is required. Clinical Sonographers employed through research grants only, not performing any clinical echocardiography services, will be subject to annual review, competencies, and standards as indicated by specific protocols and investigator criteria, and obtaining registry is strongly encouraged and preferred.

Work Experience: One (1) to two (2) years of cardiac experience required. Additional experience as a vascular technologist is preferred. Additional education or credentials may be considered in lieu of some experience.

Machines, Tools, Equipment: Various manufacturers and models of diagnostic ultrasound equipment, digital recording and storage devices, computers and associated hospital software applications, accessory equipment, and other pertinent equipment essential to the department. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Working Conditions:

• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials, with little likelihood of harm when established health and safety precautions are followed.
• Work may require the use of lab coats, hospital standard apparel uniforms, and/or protective clothing, including gowns, gloves, masks, or eye gear.
• Position requires the ability to lift and assist the patient on and off the examination table and to maneuver the patient into proper positioning to obtain diagnostic results.
• Position requires the ability to move and lift up to 50 pounds of supplies or equipment as needed. Additionally, the ability to move the ultrasound unit for portable examinations and patient room furniture will be mandatory.
• Position will require travel to another Johns Hopkins facility as assigned.
• Required visual acuity.

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