This position is FT-36 hours a week, /Day shift, Monday-Friday. 25% travel.

Position Summary

The Lead Cardiac Sonographer assists the manager/supervisor with maintaining an efficient work environment through allocation of resources, organization of departmental activities, and providing clinical support and expertise to staff. This position will also function in a Cardiac Sonographer role an average of 70%, however this can be more or less depending on business necessity. Performs other duties as assigned

Required For All Jobs

• 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.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

Education

• High School Equivalent / GED . Required and
• Graduate of an approved Cardiovascular Technology Program Required and
• Graduate of an approved Sonography Program with cross-training in echocardiography Required and
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Work Experience

• 3+ years or greater in echo, preferably in a tertiary care setting Required

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to use all types of echo machines; good computer skills; good communication skills. Required
• Is a leader in the department and an example to junior staff. Required
• Promotes sonographer education through mentoring and instructing sonographers, fellows and students Required
• Exceptional time management and prioritization skills Required
• This role encounters Protected Health Information (PHI) as part of regular responsibilities. Required
• UH employees must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain PHI for our patients. Required
• Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. Required
• Extensive knowledge of cardiac pathology; Required
• Demonstrated excellence with all aspects of echo exams: transthoracic, transesophageal, stress, pharmacologic, Strain, 3d, pacemaker and LVAD optimization. Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) Required or
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Additional Licenses and Certifications

• RCS Required or
• ACS Required

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly