PRN: Cardiac Sonographer EMC

A Brief Overview

This position serves as a registry eligible sonographer in the echocardiography laboratory and at the cardiology satellite offices. The cardiac sonographer I will be trained and must be willing to learn all aspects of an echocardiographic exam, have a basic knowledge of cardiac pathology/echo equipment and perform other duties as assigned. The cardiac sonographer I contributes skills to assist with an efficient operation of the department.
Additional Responsibilities

• 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:
Education

• High School Equivalent / GED (Required) and
• Graduate of an approved Cardiovascular Technology Program (Required) or
• Graduate of an approved Sonography Program with cross-training in echocardiography (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of cardiac pathology; (Required proficiency)
• Basic knowledge of the fundamentals of echocardiography (Required proficiency)
• Ability to learn to use all types of echo machines; (Required proficiency)
• basic computer skills; (Required proficiency)
• good communication skills (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or RCS of graduation from an approved Cardiovascular Technology Program within 1 Year (Required) or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or RCS within two years from the start date of cross-training in echocardiography or working to fulfill clinical experience pre-requisites for a credentialing examination within 2 Years (Required) and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (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

Travel Requirements

• 10%