Cardiac Sonographer 3

A Brief Overview

$5,000.00 sign-on bonus for eligible external hires

This position serves as a registered cardiac sonographer in the echocardiography laboratory and at the cardiology satellite offices. The cardiac sonographer III is required to perform all aspects of an echocardiographic exam, have a strong knowledge of cardiac pathology/echo equipment and work with students/staff. The cardiac sonographer III also contributes skills to assist with an efficient operation of the department. Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Do

• Performs clinical and advanced research m-Mode, 2-D, CFM, Doppler, TEE (if applicable), Stress, Pharmacologic, strain, and 3D echocardiograms independently, per lab standards at all satellites. Orients to structural heart procedures and performs as needed once competent (if applicable).
• Maintains competency in scanning all patient types (ICU/OR/ER), if applicable.
• Requests assistance with technically challenging studies.
• Recognizes cardiac pathology and life threatening situations and intervenes appropriately.
• Precepts students/sonographers in orientation, mentors cardiology Fellows and facilitates training sessions as needed.
• Participates in the on-call system (when applicable)
• Performs EKG's and Holter/Event monitors (if applicable)
• Participates in rounds/conferences.
• Completes documentation (written / computerized) including verification of demographic data to ensure proper billing.
• Maintains a clean environment, and alerts the proper personnel when supplies are low. Performs departmental environment of care tracers as needed with immediate follow-up on deficient items.
• Demonstrates behavior which impacts the productivity, efficiency, and quality of communication and collaboration in the department. Demonstrates best practices relating to echo lab workflow and teamwork.
• Mentors junior Sonographer staff. Presents educational in-services at least once/year. Prepares and presents at least one, up to two echo-related posters or talks per year.

Additional Responsibilities

• Initiates and directs projects/QI processes/problem solving initiatives with peers and/or hospital leadership.
• Participates in echo research through the development of IRB protocols and data collection (if applicable).
• Presents an echo related topic at a regional or national venue (exceeds expectations).
• Ability to assist staff with Echo Lab PACS system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.