Cardiac Sonographer II

Job Description Summary

A sonographer uses ultrasound high-frequency sound waves to take images of the body's internal organs and tissues to assist doctors with diagnosing and monitoring a variety of conditions and diseases. A sonographer is also known as a diagnostic medical sonographer or an ultrasound technician.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000408 CHS - ECHO - Adult (ART)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-29

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Hours per week : 40

Scheduled Work Hours / Shift : operating hours 6 : 00am-6 : 00pm, rotating shifts, 1 weekend / month, some call. $4k sign-on bonus for 1 year commitment.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status : Hourly

Job Summary / Purpose : The Cardiac Sonographer I report to the Cardiac Sonographer Supervisor. Under general supervision, the Cardiac Sonographer I perform high quality echocardiograms for interpretation and diagnosis by a Cardiologist in a professional manner that is consistent with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. This role applies knowledge of clinical cardiology, acoustic imaging technology, and problem-solving skills to optimize the echocardiographic evaluation, tailoring and expanding the exam to ensure comprehensiveness and diagnostic accuracy and requires independent and efficient performance of Echo exams. This role organizes and prioritizes patient exams and contributes to unit teamwork. This role assists in the orientation and training of residents, students, and visitors assigned to the Echocardiography Laboratory.

The Cardiac Sonographer II reports to the Cardiac Sonographer Supervisor. Under general supervision, the Cardiac Sonographer II performs high quality echocardiograms for interpretation and diagnosis by a Cardiologist in a professional manner that is consistent with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. This role applies knowledge of clinical cardiology, acoustic imaging technology, and problem-solving skills to optimize the echocardiographic evaluation, tailoring and expanding the exam to ensure comprehensiveness and diagnostic accuracy and requires independent and efficient performance of Echo exams. This role organizes and prioritizes patient exams and contributes to unit teamwork. This role assists in the orientation and training of residents, students, and visitors assigned to the Echocardiography Laboratory.

Minimum Training and Education : Graduation from a Cardiovascular / Ultrasound program or equivalent experience, and registry eligible for certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) certification by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) preferred. Associate of Arts / Science or bachelor's degree / graduation from a Cardiovascular / Ultrasound program or equivalent experience is preferred. New graduates of a cardiac ultrasound program must obtain appropriate credential within one year from the date of graduation per IAC standards. Registry-eligible Cardiac Sonographer I is listed as provisional technical staff and required to work under appropriate supervision of a credentialed sonographer. One year of training / experience in performing cardiac ultrasound procedures including 2D, M-Mode and Doppler preferred. Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and hemodynamics desired.

Graduation from an accredited Cardiovascular / Ultrasound program or equivalent experience and certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a RDCS, or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) certification by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required. Associate of Arts / Science or bachelor's degree / graduation from a Cardiovascular / Ultrasound program or equivalent experience is preferred. A minimum of two years of echo work experience in performing M-mode, 2-D, 3-D, spectral and color Doppler required. Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics, and adult congenital echo required.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations : Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required; either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR / AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Additional Job Description

Education : Graduation from a school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Work Experience 2-4 years. Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility & Posture
• Standing : Continuous
• Sitting : Continuous
• Walking : Continuous
• Climbing stairs : Infrequent
• Working indoors : Continuous
• Working outdoors (temperature extremes) : Infrequent
• Working from elevated areas : Frequent
• Working in confined / cramped spaces : Frequent
• Kneeling : Infrequent
• Bending at the waist : Continuous
• Twisting at the waist : Frequent
• Squatting : Frequent
• Manual Dexterity & Strength
• Pinching operations : Frequent
• Gross motor use (fingers / hands) : Continuous
• Firm grasping (fingers / hands) : Continuous
• Fine manipulation (fingers / hands) : Continuous
• Reaching overhead : Frequent
• Reaching in all directions : Continuous
• Repetitive motion (hands / wrists / elbows / shoulders) : Continuous
• Full use of both legs : Continuous
• Balance & coordination (lower extremities) : Frequent
• Lifting & Force Requirements
• Lift / carry 50 lbs. unassisted : Infrequent
• Lift / lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36" : Infrequent
• Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead : Infrequent
• Exert up to 50 lbs. of force : Frequent
• Examples :
• Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force
• Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force
• Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force
• Vision & Sensory
• Maintain corrected vision 20 / 40 (one or both eyes) : Continuous
• Recognize objects (near / far) : Continuous
• Color discrimination : Continuous
• Depth perception : Continuous
• Peripheral vision : Continuous
• Hearing acuity (with correction) : Continuous
• Tactile sensory function : Continuous
• Gross motor with fine motor coordination : Continuous
• Selected Positions :
• Olfactory (smell) function : Continuous
• Respirator use qualification : Continuous
• Work Environment & Conditions
• Effective stress management : Continuous
• Rotating shifts : Frequent
• Overtime as required : Frequent
• Latex-safe environment : Continuous

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