Vascular Sonographer

4h4 hours ago

Memorial Health

Springfield, US · Full-time · $68,680 – $106,460

About this role

Evaluate anatomy and pathophysiology of the heart and great vessels using diagnostic ultrasound. Perform, measure, and evaluate Adult and Pediatric Transthoracic Echocardiograms, Stress Echo (Treadmill, Dobutamine, and Valvular), and TEE procedures. Process images and reports via PACS and electronic reporting applications.

Perform specialty imaging including contrast, 3D, and strain studies. Participate in cardiac cath lab and cardiovascular surgical procedures. Engage with sonographer team, physicians, families, and patients to create a Great Patient Experience.

Support laboratory operations through participation in accreditation, quality assurance, education, and lab development projects. Embody the Memorial Health Values of Safety, Integrity, Quality, and Stewardship. Adhere to departmental policies and infection control procedures.

Obtain and review pertinent patient history, physical examination, and clinical data to facilitate diagnostic results. Provide interpreting physicians with oral or written summaries of technical findings. Maintain skills in digital imaging and equipment operation.

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 experience
Graduate of an Accredited School for Radiologic Technologist, required
Ability to lift and move patients and heavy equipment to meet clinical and operational needs
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 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
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