Berkeley Medical Center
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Minimum Qualifications Education, Certification, Experience, and/or Licensure:
Graduate of an Echocardiography OR Ultrasound Program and certification in Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS); certification must be obtained within one year of hire or hire; or high school graduate or equivalent with Registered Cardiac Sonographer or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer.
Certification in the following: Registered Cardiac Sonographer RCS or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer RDCS preferred or within one year of hire.
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
If hired prior to 1/1/2024 Minimum Qualifications
Education, Certification, Experience, and/or Licensure:
Graduate of an Echocardiography OR Ultrasound Program or high school graduate/equivalent with 2 years prior Echocardiography experience.
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
Preferred Qualifications Education, Certification, Experience, and/or Licensure:
Certification in the following: Registered Cardiac Sonographer RCS or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer RDCS.
Core Duties and Responsibilities The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
Performs advanced non-invasive imaging procedures for Cardiac laboratories.
Performs proper billing of procedures and prioritizes patient scheduling.
Coordinates and prioritizes patient scheduling in order to insure procedure completion in a timely fashion.
Prior to testing, obtains information for specific procedures to be performed, answers pertinent questions to patients concerning procedures and is courteous to patients and their families 100% of the time.
Performs all non-invasive imaging procedures within established guidelines and time frames.
Notifies appropriate medical staff if there are significant abnormal findings.
Documents procedure performed within patient chart to inform physician that test has been completed.
Calculates and measures cardiovascular structures from procedure data to aid physician in interpreting results and achieving a diagnosis.
Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of equipment, procedure rooms and work areas of the Cardiac laboratories.
Completes accurate documentation through EPIC to ensure proper billing.
Maintains confidentiality of the patient and unit information, without infraction, as monitored by supervision.
Supports development of the Cardiac Sonographer I by providing ongoing feedback regarding performance.
Participates in education and in-service opportunities to maintain and enhance knowledge.
Acts as a preceptor by onboarding new sonographers with department orientation, in-service and education.
Provides preliminary report on study performed in a timely manner. Reviews preliminary report with physician.
Follows and implements Cardiac protocols and policies.
Participates in training of Cardiac ultrasound techniques and procedures.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit for extended periods.
Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 40 pounds.
Hearing – must be able to function without use of lips reading.
Visual acuity – keen for both distant and near objects/individuals (i.e. ability to read small print).
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Minimum Qualifications Education, Certification, Experience, and/or Licensure:
Graduate of an Echocardiography OR Ultrasound Program and certification in Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS); certification must be obtained within one year of hire or hire; or high school graduate or equivalent with Registered Cardiac Sonographer or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer.
Certification in the following: Registered Cardiac Sonographer RCS or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer RDCS preferred or within one year of hire.
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
If hired prior to 1/1/2024 Minimum Qualifications
Education, Certification, Experience, and/or Licensure:
Graduate of an Echocardiography OR Ultrasound Program or high school graduate/equivalent with 2 years prior Echocardiography experience.
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
Preferred Qualifications Education, Certification, Experience, and/or Licensure:
Certification in the following: Registered Cardiac Sonographer RCS or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer RDCS.
Core Duties and Responsibilities The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
Performs advanced non-invasive imaging procedures for Cardiac laboratories.
Performs proper billing of procedures and prioritizes patient scheduling.
Coordinates and prioritizes patient scheduling in order to insure procedure completion in a timely fashion.
Prior to testing, obtains information for specific procedures to be performed, answers pertinent questions to patients concerning procedures and is courteous to patients and their families 100% of the time.
Performs all non-invasive imaging procedures within established guidelines and time frames.
Notifies appropriate medical staff if there are significant abnormal findings.
Documents procedure performed within patient chart to inform physician that test has been completed.
Calculates and measures cardiovascular structures from procedure data to aid physician in interpreting results and achieving a diagnosis.
Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of equipment, procedure rooms and work areas of the Cardiac laboratories.
Completes accurate documentation through EPIC to ensure proper billing.
Maintains confidentiality of the patient and unit information, without infraction, as monitored by supervision.
Supports development of the Cardiac Sonographer I by providing ongoing feedback regarding performance.
Participates in education and in-service opportunities to maintain and enhance knowledge.
Acts as a preceptor by onboarding new sonographers with department orientation, in-service and education.
Provides preliminary report on study performed in a timely manner. Reviews preliminary report with physician.
Follows and implements Cardiac protocols and policies.
Participates in training of Cardiac ultrasound techniques and procedures.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit for extended periods.
Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 40 pounds.
Hearing – must be able to function without use of lips reading.
Visual acuity – keen for both distant and near objects/individuals (i.e. ability to read small print).
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