Cardiovascular Sonographer PRN

Echocardiography Technologists at SCL Health are dedicated to delivering patient-centered care while embodying our values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect.

We are seeking a skilled Cardiovascular Sonographer PRN to join our team. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will be responsible for performing a variety of Ultrasound procedures to evaluate internal organs and vessels for the diagnosis of disease.

• Prepares exam room and obtains informed consent from patients.
• Reviews patient history and determines proper selection of protocols.
• Explains method of examination and positions patients.
• Assesses patient status and needs, completes diagnostic techniques/tests, and performs necessary interventions.
• Reviews and evaluates completed tests for quality, completeness, and type of test ordered.
• Ensures quality images and coordinates preparation of images/exams and needed documentation for physician partners.
• Documents and communicates patient-related information thoroughly and accurately.
• Meets patient, family, and multi-disciplinary team needs through effective communication, coordination, and documentation.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or RCS - Reg Cardiac Sonographer required.
• New graduate hires must obtain registry within 18 months of hire.
• Health Care Provider Life Support certification is required.

• Associates degree preferred.
• One (1) year ultrasound experience is preferred.

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.

Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.

Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients.

Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment.

Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment.