What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Sonographer 2 position at University Hospitals?
Description
A Brief Overview
This position serves as a registered cardiac sonographer in the echocardiography laboratory and at the cardiology satellite offices. The cardiac sonographer II is required to perform all aspects of an echocardiographic exam, have a strong knowledge of cardiac pathology/echo equipment and work with students/staff. The cardiac sonographer II also contributes skills to assist with an efficient operation of the department. Perform other duties as assigned.
- 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)
- 2 years Experience in echo, preferably in a tertiary care setting (Required)
- Strong knowledge of cardiac pathology. (Required proficiency)
- Demonstrated competence with all aspects of echo exams: transthoracic, transesophageal, stress, pharmacologic; (Required proficiency)
- Ability to use all types of echo machines; (Required proficiency)
- basic computer skills; (Required proficiency)
- good communication skills (Required proficiency)
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) (Required Upon Hire) or
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) ( Upon Hire)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)
- 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
- 10%
