Skip to main content
Memorial Health

Vascular Sonographer

1w

Memorial Health

Decatur, US · Full-time · $74,860 – $116,040

About this role

Evaluation of anatomy and pathophysiology of the heart and great vessels by the use of diagnostic ultrasound. Performance, measurement, and evaluation of Adult and Pediatric Transthoracic Echocardiograms, Stress Echo (Treadmill, Dobutamine, and Valvular), and TEE procedures. Image and report processing via PACS and electronic reporting applications.

Perform specialty imaging (contrast, 3D, strain) and participate in cardiac cath lab and cardiovascular surgical procedures. Obtain, review and bring together pertinent patient history, physical examination and supporting clinical data. Provide interpreting physicians with an oral or written summary of technical findings.

Engage with sonographer team, physicians, families, and patients to create a Great Patient Experience. Support laboratory operations by participation in accreditation, quality assurance, education, and lab development projects. Adhere to behavioral standards and utilize proper infection control procedures.

Maintain technical skills related to all ultrasound imaging factors and knowledge of other testing modalities. Demonstrate knowledge in human gross and sectional anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. Monitor condition of equipment and supplies to ensure safe operation.

Participate in the department’s continuing education program, Laboratory accreditation and case review/quality review processes. Keep current with clinical developments in the field of ultrasound imaging. Embodies the Memorial Health Values of Safety, Integrity, Quality, and Stewardship.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Program
  • Must be registry eligible at time of hire/transfer
  • Sonographer Registry Pending: New graduate sonographer until active ARDMS in Cardiac RDCS or Cardiac credentials from CCI within 6 months
  • CPR required within 90 days from hire/transfer date
  • New Graduate-1 year
  • Graduate of an Accredited School for Radiologic Technologist, required
  • Ability to lift and move patients and heavy equipment to meet the clinical and operational needs of the area
  • Effective oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Obtain, review and bring together pertinent patient history, physical examination and supporting clinical data to facilitate diagnostic result
  • Perform cardiac ultrasound diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures on patients of all ages by producing, assessing and evaluating ultrasound images and related data
  • Provide interpreting physicians with an oral or written summary of technical findings
  • Maintain technical skills related to all ultrasound imaging factors and knowledge of other testing modalities
  • Demonstrate knowledge in human gross and sectional anatomy and physiology and pathophysiology to image and evaluate normal and abnormal tissue structure or function
  • Understand biological effects of ultrasound
  • Utilize proper infection control procedures according to department and hospital procedures
  • Participate in the department’s continuing education program, Laboratory accreditation and case review/quality review processes

Benefits

  • $20,000 Sign-on Bonus