Cardiac Sonographer I, II or III (Acute Care, Adult and Pediatric Echo)

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Organization:

SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento

Position Overview:

Performs diagnostic cardiac sonography procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with policies, values and mission of the organization. Responsible for commonly performed echocardiography procedures with consistent proficiency.

Procedures include:
- two dimensional transthoracic echocardiograms
- exercise/dobutamine stress echocardiograms
- agitated saline (bubble) studies
- UEA (ultrasound enhancing agent) echocardiograms

Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Job Description:

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EDUCATION

• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

• Other: Graduate from an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

Level II:

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS AE for adult or RDCS PE for pediatric)

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Level III

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
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2 of the following:

• RCS (CCI)-Registered Cardiac Sonographer

• ACS (CCI) - Advanced Cardiac Sonographer

• ARDMS - RDCS(AE) - Adult

• ARDMS - RDCS(PE) - Pediatric

• ARDMS - RDCS(FE) - Fetal

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

• Level II - Minimum of 2 years of experience.

• Level III - Minimum of 5 years of experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE (will vary by level)

• Intermediate knowledge of diagnostic cardiac sonography principles, procedures, and views as well as the operation and maintenance of imaging equipment, including some experience responding to traumas and various hospital emergencies.

• Proficient in performing cardiac sonographic examinations with a solid understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology so as to recognize, prioritize and communicate suspicious or abnormal results.

• Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.

• Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline

• Working knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and related information systems (Radiology (RIS), laboratory (LIS), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and picture archive and communication system (PACS).

• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

• Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.

• Ensure the privacy of each patient’s PHI.

• Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers