What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dual registered pediatric/adult registered sonographer position at ConeHealth?
The Dual Registered Pediatric/Adult Cardiac Sonographer IP performs cardiac adult/pediatric ultrasound procedures under supervision of the department supervisor. The position delivers exceptional customer service through prioritization of patient safety, preferences, and effective communication. The role partners with patients, families, colleagues, and external stakeholders to deliver accurate cardiac diagnostics, patient-centered care, and optimal outcomes.
Essential Job Function:
- Performs routine and special exams consistent with established protocols with good diagnostic quality.
- Analyzes test data and accurately communicates findings to reading cardiologists to aid in proper diagnosis and treatment planning and ensure seamless collaboration between the sonographer and cardiologists.
- Operates, troubleshoots, and requests repair of all testing equipment to ensure accurate and reliable test results and promote patient safety and efficient workflow.
- Maintains professional and CPR certification to adhere to industry standards and ensure readiness to respond to any cardiac emergencies that may arise.
- Administers image enhancing agent as ordered to optimize quality of echocardiogram.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
Licensure/Certification/Listing:
- Required: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), holding registries in both adult and pediatric echo, or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) and Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI); BLS (CPR)- American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare provider.