Cardiac Sonographer (Part-Time, Days) Job Listing at Prisma Health in Seneca, SC (Job ID R1086614)

Description

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Job Summary

Under the direction of the lab manager and medical director, the Cardiac Sonographer performs all echocardiography lab exams. Provides quality patient care using lab physiological and ultrasound equipment. Assists with clinical rotations in both in-patient and out-patient settings as the schedule dictates and participates in after hours and on-call services. All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values of compassion, dignity, excellence, integrity and teamwork.

Accountabilities

• Performs most modalities of echocardiography (i.e., 2-D, M-Mode, Doppler, and color flow Doppler imaging, as well as assists with qualified physician with TEE procedures). Performs lab procedures using independent judgement during the exam to accurately differentiate between normal and abnormal findings. Exams must follow IAC approved scanning protocol and the Smart Protocols must be utilized when possible. Reviews images and paperwork to ensure quality exams are complete, thorough and prepared for review by reading physicians. 75%
• Rotates to multiple lab locations as scheduled and required by the IAC. Participates in the daily workflow by watching the sonographer worklist to ensure timely patient care. Schedules exams through the transport system if applicable. Participates in the Lab after hours, on-call, weekend and holiday schedules. 10%
• Operates all lab testing equipment and software packages including but not limited to ultrasound and physiological equipment, EMR and Structured Reporting and PACS. Proficient in the use of telephone, printers, and fax machines. Reports any equipment issues to the appropriate personnel and removes equipment from service. Cleans the equipment and work areas daily and stocks rooms with supplies and linen. Maintains up to date maintenance logs to include the monthly cleaning log and the equipment down time log. 10%
• Attends staff and departmental meetings as well as educational conferences. Participates in the discussions. Keeps abreast of changes in the field and participates in collecting data, images and articles as necessary. 5%

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

N/A

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's Degree - Graduate of a formal Radiology or Sonography program

• 1 year echo sonography experience performing non-invasive cardiac ultrasound studies. Will consider clinical rotations during a formal educational program as experience.

In Lieu Of

In Lieu of the education and experience requirements noted above, 5 years of dedicated cardiac ultrasound experience.

Team members in this job as of 11/08/2020 are grandfathered from the minimum requirements listed above. Additionally, may be grandfathered from obtaining required registration pending state and regulatory requirements.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

ARDMS- RDCS or CCI(RCS)

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Thorough knowledge of vascular anatomy and hemodynamics

Medical terminology preferred.

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)

Proficient computer skills (word processing)

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Oconee Medical Campus

Facility

1064 Oconee Memorial Hospital

Department

10647134 Echocardiography

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