Cardiovascular Sonographer

2 weeks ago

Urbana, Illinois, United States Carle Foundation Hospital Full time
Job Title: Cardiovascular Sonographer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Cardiovascular Sonographer to join our team at Carle Foundation Hospital. As a Cardiovascular Sonographer, you will be responsible for performing high-quality ultrasound studies of the heart and great vessels, identifying EKG abnormalities, and providing technical assistance with exercise and non-exercise stress testing.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform high-quality two-dimensional ultrasound studies of the heart and great vessels
  • Identify EKG abnormalities and provide technical assistance with exercise and non-exercise stress testing
  • Use knowledge of age-specific needs of patients in performance of everyday duties and responsibilities
  • Understand complimenting imaging and/or doppler techniques, including when to use these methods to investigate specific clinical questions
  • Recognize abnormalities in structure and function, distinguish normal from abnormal findings, and recognize imaging artifacts
  • Use M-Mode technique for measuring the cardiac dimensions at precise times of the cardiac cycle
  • Estimate the severity of the valvular insufficiencies by mapping the dimensions, orientation, and directions of the regurgitant jet with the color flow doppler
  • Assess the blood flow through the heart, including increased velocities, stenosis, regurgitations, and shunts with the pulsed and continuous-wave doppler
  • Use contrast echocardiography in cases where two-dimensional and color flow are suboptimal
  • Evaluate left and right ventricular systolic and diastolic functions and document wall motion abnormalities
  • Recognize rare, common, simple, and complex congenital heart malformations, acquired pathologies, possible outcomes of palliative and corrective surgical procedures
  • Complete the study according to updated protocols, recognize the needs, and present additional views, calculations, and measurements when necessary
  • Use segmental approach while obtaining the images of the cardiac structures in four echocardiographic windows: parasternal, apical, subcostal, and suprasternal notch regions
  • Operate the ultrasound equipment, including the function of all controls affecting the quality of the data displayed
  • Select the transducer best suited to the structures of interest for optimal resolution and adequate penetration
  • Obtain, review, and document pertinent patient history, physical examination, and supporting clinical data to facilitate diagnostic results
  • Correlate clinical history with exam to be performed and consult with the cardiologist for clarification
  • Monitor, record, charge, and communicate appropriately utilizing computerized documentation system
  • Prepare, instruct, assist the patients, and produce the images in a timely manner for dobutamine and exercise stress echocardiograms
  • Assist the cardiologist in performing transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE)
  • Communicate results to the cardiologist and respond to possible questions and concerns in a timely manner
  • Maintain monthly correlation studies and monthly statistics
  • Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot and report equipment failure
  • Participate in mobile echo/vascular service regionally
  • Participate in callback rotation

Requirements:

  • CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) Certified with AHA recognized allied health certifying body within 1 year and Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) n Echocardiography
  • Successful completion of certification testing must be completed within 1 year of employment
  • Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position
  • SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English. Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser. Works proficiently with computers and software-driven testing machines and digital archive system

Work Environment:

Carle Foundation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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