Cardiac Sonographer Position

4 weeks ago

Lexington, Kentucky, United States Wellstar Health System, Inc. Full time
Job Summary

The Cardiac Sonographer functions under the direction of the Manager or Lead/Chief Sonographer and is responsible for performing all cardiac imaging; which includes adult, pediatric, transesophageal (including structural heart) and stress echocardiograms. The Cardiac Sonographer must possess the ability to communicate effectively with the patient(s) and health care team.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions
  • Equipment
    • Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.
    • Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
  • Patient Care
    • Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
    • Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
    • Follows established procedures for the administration of UEAs, so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique.
    • Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification.
    • Reviews ultrasound images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
  • Education and Communication
    • Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting procedure, so as to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET.
    • Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.
  • Quality Control
    • Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.
    • Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion, prints CDs as needed.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent from accredited program required.
  • Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography program Preferred or an accredited Cardiovascular Technology program Preferred.
  • Registered Medical Sonographer or Reg Cardiac Sonographer - CCI or Reg Diag Cardiac Sonographer.
  • Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor.
Skills
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Ability to prioritize appropriately.
  • Detail oriented and able to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.

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