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Echo Sonographer-Ambulatory (Full-Time, Days)

Prisma Health
United States, South Carolina, Greenville
300 East McBee Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 15, 2024
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Under the direct and indirect supervision of the Pediatric Cardiologists and the clinical supervisor, provides echocardiographic imaging of the pediatric and adult patient with congenital heart disease. Facilitates continuity of quality care by interfacing with physician, nursing, child life, and hospital department staff. Ensures the effective and efficient delivery of quality diagnostic imaging and reporting for the patients medical record and treatment plan. Accountabilities Skillfully performs daily echocardiograms including, but not limited to, 2D, M-mode, color,Doppler, video and digital back-up including the provision of preliminary reporting of echo findings to physician after completion of study. 70% Performs advanced procedures with physician direction and support (such as, exercise and pharmacological stress echos, fetal echos, etc.) 5% Responsible for the complete documentation including echo worksheet, print-outs, logbook, charge sheets for billing, dubbing studies for interpretation/Cath/surgery consideration. 10% Completes daily operational procedures in the echo lab to ensure infection control, confidentiality and safety standards are met. 10% Participates in quality assurance and data collection for research, publication and internal auditing purposes.Possesses extensive knowledge and understanding of congenital heart disease, both basic and complex.Possesses a basic understanding and working knowledge of neonatal and adult cardiac anatomy, physiology and hemodynamics. 5% Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. Minimum Education Post High Schooleducation up to 18 months - Graduate of an accredited program or equivalent on the job training as accepted by credentialing organizations. Minimum Experience No previous experience required, 6 - 12 months of experience preferred. Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses RDCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer CPR Certification Specific Acceptable Credentials (if applicable) Registered Cardiac Sonographer by CCI or ARDMS credentialing by the American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location Patewood Outpt Ctr/Med Offices Facility 2073 Peds Cardio-Patewood Department 20731000 Peds Cardio-Patewood-Practice Operations Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.