Cardiac Sonographer

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
 

Pay Range: $35.87 - $53.82