Sonographer 2, Cardiac Care

Overview

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Responsibilities

Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infection prevention, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies and procedures. Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information. Reload prior exams for comparison. Explain the examination process to the patient.

Instruct and assist the patient in assuming the physical position for examination and throughout the procedure. Assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure - makes appropriate physician contact for intervention. Select a transducer and adjust the equipment controls according to the organ to be examined, the depth of field and other specifications of test.

Move transducer over a specified area of the body and observe sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE), or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required Fulfill prerequisite of American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification required Experience 1 year of clinical experience in diagnostic medical sonography and ability to demonstrate required competency required Demonstrated ability to perform all exams based on facility requirements required Licenses and Certifications BLS

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required Other Qualifications / Notes Department Specific Requirements General Sonographer in Medical Imaging One of the following is required: RDMS(AB)
• ARDMS RDMS Abdomen RDMS(OB)
• ARDMS RDMS OB/GYN RVT
• ARDMS Registered Vascular Tech ARRT(S)
• ARRT Sonography ARRT(VS)
• ARRT Vascular Sonography RVS
• CCI Registered Vascular Specialist Cardiac Sonographer in Cardiology One of the following is required: RDCS(AE) – ARDMS RDCS Adult Echocardiography RCS
• CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer ACS
• CCI Advanced Cardiac Sonographer Disclaimers
• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria. In your role, you will: Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infection prevention, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies and procedures. Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information. Reload prior exams for comparison. Explain the examination process to the patient. Instruct and assist the patient in assuming the physical position for examination and throughout the procedure. Assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure - makes appropriate physician contact for intervention. Select a transducer and adjust the equipment controls according to the organ to be examined, the depth of field and other specifications of test. Move transducer over a specified area of the body and observe sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced.

Education

High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE), or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required Fulfill prerequisite of American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification required Experience 1 year of clinical experience in diagnostic medical sonography and ability to demonstrate required competency required Demonstrated ability to perform all exams based on facility requirements required Licenses and Certifications BLS

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required Other Qualifications / Notes Department Specific Requirements General Sonographer in Medical Imaging One of the following is required: RDMS(AB)
• ARDMS RDMS Abdomen RDMS(OB)
• ARDMS RDMS OB/GYN RVT
• ARDMS Registered Vascular Tech ARRT(S)
• ARRT Sonography ARRT(VS)
• ARRT Vascular Sonography RVS
• CCI Registered Vascular Specialist Cardiac Sonographer in Cardiology One of the following is required: RDCS(AE) – ARDMS RDCS Adult Echocardiography RCS
• CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer ACS
• CCI Advanced Cardiac Sonographer