AnMed · Non-Invasive Cardiovascular LabAnderson, SCAllied HealthHours per Week : 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm, Monday-FridayHours / Pay Period (Bi-Weekly) : 8Benefit Eligible : NoReq # 26479

SUMMARY OF POSITION PURPOSE

Under the supervision of a board registered sonographer, the trainee / student sonographer is responsible for performing cardiac and / or vascular ultrasound procedures on patients of every age utilizing IAC (Echocardiography and / or Vascular Technology), American Society of Echocardiography (ASE), and / or the Society of Vascular Ultrasound (SVU) protocols and best practices to ensure high quality imaging.

The trainee / student sonographer is also responsible for assisting physicians and must be knowledgeable in all equipment and supplies that are used in the department.

The trainee / student sonographer must notify the interpreting physician of any critical values immediately post procedure and communicating and documenting the procedure related information of the procedure into the electronic medical record / digital image cardiovascular storage systems.

The trainee / student sonographer must be knowledgeable in acquisition and storage of images and are also responsible for the operation of ultrasound equipment and patient safety.

The trainee / student sonographer contributes to the excellence of care by utilizing the mission, vision and building blocks to guide them.

They recognize themselves as an important part of a team in providing excellent care to the patient.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS

• At least a High School Diploma or GED; Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Currently enrolled in a CAAHEP accredited cardiovascular sonography program which will allow the incumbent to be cardiac and / or vascular board registry eligible before or after program completion.
• It is expected that the incumbent will complete and graduate from the sonography program successfully.
• Needs to be obtain board registry within 1 year of sonography program graduation for Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) and / or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) and / or Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVS) registry certification from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
• Clinical experience or instruction in non-invasive cardiovascular imaging and experience in a non-invasive cardiovascular lab preferred.
• Ability to operate ultrasound equipment and produce quality images and store and retrieve digital images as required.

About AnMed

Founded in 1908, AnMed is an independent, not-for-profit health system serving Upstate South Carolina and northeast Georgia.

The system also includes the Oglesby Specialty Inpatient Center, AnMed North Campus and AnMed Rehabilitation Hospital in Anderson, AnMed Cannon in Pickens and more than 60 physician practices.

AnMed locations are spread from Easley to Hartwell, Georgia. More than 30 specialties are represented on staff. Named one of the nation’s 153 Great Community Hospitals by Becker’s Hospital Review, AnMed has more than 370 physicians and 3,600 employees, and it is Anderson County’s largest employer.

Last updated : 2024-08-24