Echocardiography Specialist

1 day ago


St Louis, Missouri, United States SSM Health Full time
Job Title: Echocardiography Specialist

Join SSM Health as an Echocardiography Specialist and contribute to delivering high-quality patient care in our state-of-the-art facilities.

Job Summary:

As an Echocardiography Specialist, you will be responsible for performing diagnostic ultrasound imaging studies in the echocardiography lab. Your primary focus will be on conducting echocardiograms, including two-dimensional, three-dimensional, m-mode, color flow, Doppler flow, ejection fraction, dobutamine, and stress echocardiograms.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Conduct Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging Studies: Perform echocardiograms and other diagnostic ultrasound imaging studies in the echocardiography lab, adhering to established department guidelines and protocols.
  2. Communicate Effectively: Clearly communicate and explain the exam procedure to patients and their families, ensuring understanding and consent for the test.
  3. Assess Patient Medical Status: Assess patients' medical, cardiac, or vascular status by taking a history before the exam.
  4. Record and Document: Record all imaging studies and enter information into the current PACS System or Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
  5. Support Department Functions: Support all functions, goals, and objectives of the department, including the development of new diagnostic testing procedures and the evaluation of new equipment for potential purchase.
Requirements:
  • Graduate of an Allied Health program in Echocardiography/Cardiac Imaging
  • Registered (RDCS and/or RCS)
  • BLS, Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through CCI or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer through ARDMS
Working Conditions:

May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases, regularly exposed to the risk of blood-borne pathogens, and occasionally exposed to unpleasant patient or unit elements.

Physical Requirements:

Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients (can exceed 350 lbs on occasions), periodic heavy physical effort, and prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking/sitting required.

Required Professional License and/or Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
  • Or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with Adult Echocardiography (AE) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.



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