Cardiac Sonographer III

Covenant Health; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer for their Cardiopulmonary Services. The successful candidate will utilize state-of-the-art technology in diagnosing cardiac issues, perform echocardiograms, and assist cardiologists, all while upholding Covenant Health's mission and values. Qualified individuals should demonstrate technical expertise and effective patient communication.

Qualifications

• Five years experience as a Cardiac Sonographer in a hospital setting preferred.
• RDCS ARDMS echo tech certification preferred.
• Must have American Heart Association BLS certification prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echocardiograms.
• Precept and train new employees in echocardiography techniques.
• Maintain equipment and ensure adherence to safety standards.

Skills

Echocardiography techniques

Advanced medical terminology

Patient communication

Education

CCI, ARRT, or ARDMS Registry

Job description

Overview

Cardiac Sonographer, Cardiopulmonary Services

PRN/OCC, Variable Hours & Shifts

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 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 cardiologists in diagnosing congenital, structural, and disease-process cardiac issues. The candidate will perform procedures to IAC standards and guidelines, including transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echocardiograms.

Recruiter:

Brittany Smithson || [e-mail] || 865-374-5363

Responsibilities

1. Understand cross-sectional human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology to obtain optimal studies.
2. Precept and train new employees and students in echocardiography techniques.
3. Assist with ICAL credentialing and lead performance improvement projects as needed.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of advanced medical terminology.
5. Perform and ensure optimal studies, considering clinical history, diagnostic procedures, ultrasound physics, normal anatomy, and variants, including age-specific patient care.
6. Maintain equipment, supplies, and imaging areas.
7. Perform advanced ultrasound testing using 2D, 3D, M-mode, spectral Doppler, color flow Doppler, speckle tracking, and other post-processing, including exercise and stress echo exams.
8. Serve as primary liaison between patients, physicians, and support staff, providing explanations and documentation of procedures.
9. Produce, recognize, and analyze images for diagnosis, completing preliminary reports with measurements and motion analysis.
10. Develop and maintain good working relationships within and outside the department, ensuring effective communication and adherence to Covenant Health Mission and Values.
11. Participate in continuing education, public education, and technical skill enhancement.
12. Perform and train on correct drug, procedure, and supply charging, stock maintenance, and vendor ordering procedures.
13. Coordinate daily workflow and patient flow efficiently among staff.
14. Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards; complete annual education; and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
15. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: None specified; must meet standards for licensure and/or certification as required.

Minimum Experience: Five years as a Cardiac Sonographer; hospital setting experience preferred. RDCS ARDMS echo tech with experience preferred.

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