Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist

Job Summary:

Responsible for diagnostic cardiac or vascular ultrasound that results in providing the cardiologist with measurements and accurate images of cardiac structures for accurate diagnosis. Provides immediate feedback with preliminary reports of critical results to the nurses and physicians in the health system, which is critical for life-saving treatment intervention. Assists the physician with studies and aids them in proceeding with complex procedures to decrease potential associated procedural risks, including procedures in the OR, Hybrid lab, Cath lab, and CAD.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates correct technique, efficiency, and judgment in the performance of advanced cardiac and/or peripheral vascular procedures.
• Performs adequately adult and/or pediatric cardiac ultrasound procedures including TEE and stress echo, and/or can perform either adult and/or pediatric cardiac procedures and perform peripheral vascular procedures including arterials, renals, and transcranial Doppler.
• Reviews pertinent patient data and reports before procedures.
• Operates equipment necessary to perform all required procedures and to obtain optimal diagnostic recording; utilizes ancillary devices such as selected transducers and digital networking system.
• Exercises appropriate judgment in notification of abnormal results to reading physician, as well as evaluating and reporting findings to the cardiologist.
• Maintains proper documentation of data according to lab, departmental, and hospital policy.
• Documents all procedures accurately in departmental tracking process and consistently in patient chart.
• Processes charging and other necessary data efficiently and accurately.
• Collaborates in the maintenance of departmental efficiency and anticipates needs in equipment and supplies.
• Supports unit/hospital goals through QA and educational activities.
• Maintains current competency and registry (ARDMS or CCI) in the 2 specialty practices.
• Demonstrates initiative in personal/professional development and maintains compliance with mandatory unit/hospital education standards.
• Participates in departmental QA process and National Accreditation process.
• Complies with departmental and hospital policies, maintains a clean environment, practices infection control, and promotes patient, visitor, and personnel safety.
• Collaborates effectively with all members of the health care team.
• Uses independent judgment in making decisions from many diversified alternatives that are subject to general review in final stages only.
• Coordinates activities of others and leads others in the same work performed.
• Works directly with patients and/or customers and with other healthcare professionals and staff.
  
  

Required Skills & Experience:

• Six (6) months of related experience.
• Ability to work independently and utilize critical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with surgeons, physicians, and other healthcare staff regarding Cardiac Ultrasound results.
• Ability to serve in on-call rotation after regular business hours.
  
  

Required Education:

• High School diploma or GED.
  
  

Preferred Education:

• Graduate of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound or Cardiac Ultrasound certification program.
  
  

Required Certification & Licensure:

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
• OR
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
• BLS.
  
  

Shift:

• 2-3 years of experience
• At least 1 year of previous Traveler experience
  
  

Start:

• Impella
• LVAD
• Mitral Valve
• TAVR
• TEE experience
• Watchman