Cardiac Sonographer

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Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below.

General Purpose of Job:

To perform and/or assist cardiologists with all cardiac ultrasound procedures done in the department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.

• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.

• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.

• Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines. 

• Performs and assists cardiologists with all echocardiograms (2-D, M-Mode, TEE, Fetal)

• Prepares an accurate preliminary echocardiogram report for the cardiologist

• Maintains an adequate level of supplies in the department.

• Assures that the equipment is in good working order.

• Communicates with appropriate personnel regarding department and exams done.

• Assists the cardiologists as needed

• Participates in departmental and hospital wide Process Improvement.

• Ensures that generic/unit safety measures are met in the department.

• Travels to out of town clinics as needed.

• Rotates 24 hour on call duties.

Behavioral Expectations

• Customer Service – Enthusiastically interacts with all customers.  Assumes personal responsibility for meeting customer needs.  Consistently demonstrates a commitment to customer satisfaction.

• Interpersonal Skills- Is sensitive to the needs, ideas, and feelings of others.  Develops and maintains rapport with others.  Listens well.  Facilitates a group process.

• Adaptability/flexibility – Demonstrates the ability to change behaviors and plans to meet rapidly changing/ competing job demands (new or unusual situations).  Receives change as a challenge.  Revises plans to meet changing circumstances. 

• Communication – Clearly and effectively communicates ideas and requests to others.  Persuades or influences others through spoken or written communication.

• Initiative – Starts and completes tasks with minimum of prompting.  Willing to make recommendations and assume additional responsibilities.

• Team Player – Fully participates in maintaining a positive team environment that is conducive to customer satisfaction.  Builds trust among co-workers, focusing on accomplishing hospital and departmental mission and goals.

• Organized and efficient – Organizes work and uses time efficiently.  Takes the initiative to find additional work during slow or downtimes.  Recommends innovative ways of doing work more efficiently and effectively.

• Core Values –Practices DCH core values.

Education and/or Experience:

• Registry in Sonography (ARDMS or RCVT) or Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school one year allowance to obtain registry

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations.

• Registered Echo Tech, (ARDMS or CCI) or Registry eligible

• BLS (AHA)