The Echo Sonographer provides outstanding customer service to patients, providers and clinical teams with the primary task of operating imaging equipment to acquire quality diagnostic images as ordered by the physician. In addition to adhering to the Mission and Vision Statement of TGH Crystal River, the following job duties are performed:

• Presents a professional, welcoming, supportive, and calm demeanor during all aspects of interactions with patient

• Communicates patient needs and responses through appropriate verbal and written correspondence.

• Explains procedures to patients to reduce their anxiety and obtain patient cooperation.
• Assists with patient / family education and keeps patient and families abreast of patient's progress.

• Responsible for proper operation of imaging and specialty equipment, keeps abreast of uses of medical devices as related to cardiovascular ultrasound

• Responsible for acquiring and processing optimum images during exams for diagnostic interpretation.
• Assumes responsibility and provides quality care for all procedures / exams performed
• Sets up exam rooms to include equipment, supplies and patient preparation
• Demonstrates an adequate knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Acts as a resource for students and new staff, may serve as a preceptor for new staff and students
• Responsible for completing all aspects of patient care documentation following the established charting procedure.
• Prepares and maintains records for high level disinfection and performs high level disinfection per facility policies and procedures.
• Performs efficiently in emergency situations.
• Communicates and works well with staff and promotes team approach.

Performs various tasks as assigned related to imaging department.

Qualifications

Position Qualifications and Minimum requirements

Minimum Education: Graduation from an accredited program in cardiac ultrasonography or cardiovascular technology.

Experience: Prefer hospital clinic setting experience, but not required.

Licensure / Certificates:

• BLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross to be completed within five days of hire

Must be registered / certified with one of the following:

• CCI: Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)
• ARDMS: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) for Adult Echocardiography (AE)