Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist - Vascular

Job Summary:

Responsible for performing diagnostic cardiac or vascular ultrasound to provide cardiologists with measurements and accurate images of cardiac structures, enabling accurate diagnosis. Immediate feedback with preliminary reports of critical results to nurses and physicians is crucial for life-saving treatment interventions. The role involves assisting physicians with studies and aiding in complex procedures to minimize procedural risks, including those in the OR, Hybrid Lab, Cath Lab, and CAD, such as TAVR, SAVR, Tandem heart, Lariet procedures, and pseudoaneurysm compression.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate correct technique, efficiency, and judgment in performing advanced cardiac and/or peripheral vascular procedures.
• Perform adult and/or pediatric cardiac ultrasound procedures, including TEE and stress echo, and/or peripheral vascular procedures, including arterials, renals, and transcranial Doppler.
• Review pertinent patient data and reports before procedures.
• Operate equipment necessary for optimal diagnostic recording and utilize ancillary devices such as selected transducers and digital networking systems.
• Exercise appropriate judgment in notifying physicians of abnormal results and evaluate/report findings to the cardiologist.
• Assist physicians in complex procedures to reduce procedural risks, including TAVR, SAVR, Tandem heart, Lariet procedures, and pseudoaneurysm compression.
• Maintain proper documentation of data according to lab, departmental, and hospital policy.
• Document all procedures accurately in departmental tracking processes.
• Ensure efficient and accurate processing of charging and other necessary data.
• Collaborate in maintaining departmental efficiency and anticipate needs for equipment and supplies.
• Support unit/hospital goals through QA and educational activities.
• Maintain current competency and registry (ARDMS or CCI) in the two specialty practices.
• Demonstrate initiative in personal/professional development and comply with mandatory unit/hospital education standards.
• Participate in departmental QA and National Accreditation processes.
• Modify behavior/performance to meet changing hospital/departmental goals and comply with policies.
• Maintain a clean environment, practice infection control, and promote safety for patients, visitors, and personnel.
• Maintain confidentiality for patients, employees, physicians, and corporate information.
• Collaborate effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
• Make independent judgments in decision-making from diversified alternatives, subject to general review in final stages only.
• Coordinate activities of others and lead peers in similar work performed.
• Engage directly with patients, customers, healthcare professionals, and staff.
• Work frequently with individuals at the director level or above.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Six months of related experience.
• Ability to work independently and utilize critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills with surgeons, physicians, and other healthcare staff regarding Cardiac Ultrasound results.
• Ability to serve in on-call rotation after regular business hours.

Required Education:

• High School diploma or GED.

Preferred Education:

• Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound or Cardiac Ultrasound certification program.

Required Certification & Licensure:

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
• OR
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
• BLS certification.

Shift:

• Venous insufficiency experience.

Start:

• Procedural experience with venous insufficiency.