About the role
The Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for providing ultrasound diagnostic tests for patients.
Job Relationships
- Reports to the Operations Manager
Principal Responsibilities
- Perform echocardiograms as directed by physicians.
- Explain procedures to patients to assure cooperation and optimum test results.
- Position patients. Select appropriate transducer.
- Conduct scanning procedures using ultrasound equipment. Move scanner over specified area and adjust equipment to focus.
- Make hard copy of images. Document tests.
- Develop reports and assemble materials for cardiologists.
- Maintain ultrasound equipment. Order and stock all ultrasound supplies.
- Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
- Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
- Provide excellent customer service and adhere to SC Way customer service philosophy.
- Perform other job duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
- Completion of course in ultrasonic technology.
Licenses/Certificates
- CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire.
- Must be registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDMS), Cardiovascular Credentialing International and/or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographers.
- Credentialed with echocardiography certification.
Working Environment
- Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.
- Must be able to assist patients to and from ultrasound table. Standing and walking.
PHI/Privacy Level
- HIPAA2