Cardiac Sonographer

We are seeking a highly skilled Cardiac Sonographer to join our team at Princeton Community Hospital Association, Inc. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing advanced non-invasive imaging procedures for Cardiac Laboratories, including echocardiograms and stress tests.

• Perform advanced non-invasive imaging procedures for Cardiac Laboratories, including echocardiograms and stress tests.
• Obtain information for specific procedures to be performed, answer pertinent questions to patients concerning procedures, and provide courteous service to patients and their families.
• Notify appropriate medical staff if there are significant abnormal findings.
• Document procedure performed within patient chart to inform the physician that the test has been completed.
• Calculate and measure cardiovascular structures from procedure data in order to aid the physician in interpreting results and achieving a diagnosis.
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of the equipment, procedure rooms, and work areas of the Cardiac Laboratories.
• Complete accurate documentation through EPIC to ensure proper billing.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patient and unit information, without infraction, as monitored by supervision.
• Support the development of the Cardiac Sonographer I by providing ongoing feedback regarding their performance.
• Participate in education and in-service opportunities in order to maintain and enhance knowledge.
• Act as a preceptor by on-boarding new sonographers with department orientation, in-service, and education.
• Provide preliminary report on study performed in a timely manner. Review preliminary report with physician.
• Follow and implement Cardiac protocols and policies.
• Participate in the training of Cardiac ultrasound techniques and procedures.

• Graduate of a Echocardiography or Ultrasound Program and certification in Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) Certification must be obtained within one year or hire.
• High school graduate or equivalent and Registered Cardiac Sonographer or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer.
• Certification in the following: Registered Cardiac Sonographer RCS or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer RDCS preferred OR within one year of hire.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.