REGISTERED CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Cardiac Sonographer to join our Cardiac Diagnostic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing high-quality echocardiographic studies to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions. This role requires a deep understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathology, as well as the ability to use advanced imaging technology. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to patient care, attention to detail, and continuous learning in a fast-paced healthcare environment. In addition, the Echo Tech may perform 12-lead EKG's, holter monitor hookup, cardiac event monitor hookup, holter monitor scanning and cardiac exercise treadmill testing and assist in procedures.

Essential Duties

Cardiac Sonography:

• Perform high-quality echocardiograms, including transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echocardiography, M-mode, 2D, Doppler, and color flow imaging.
• Accurately obtain and record measurements and images of cardiac structures and function for adults and pediatric patients.
• Perform stress echocardiography, contrast echocardiography procedures, and assist with transverse esophageal echocardiography as needed.
• Analyze and interpret sonographic data.
• Maintain and calibrate ultrasound equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Starts IVs for imaging procedures.
• Takes call for emergency testing on evenings, weekends, and holidays

Holter Monitor & Event Recorder:

• Apply Holter monitors and event recorders to patients, ensuring proper electrode placement.
• Educate patients on the use and care of monitoring devices.
• Maintain equipment, ensuring cleanliness, proper function, and timely replacement of components.

Patient Care:

• Provide compassionate care, ensuring patient comfort and safety during procedures.
• Educate patients and their families about procedures, findings, and follow-up care as needed.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans

Flexibility:

• Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure. 

Non-essential Duties

• Inventory Management: Monitor and manage inventory of supplies related to cardiac sonography, including ordering and restocking as necessary

Required Experience:

• Advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology and echocardiology interpretive parameters
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in cardiac sonography.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with Holter monitors and event recorders is highly desirable.

Required Licensure/Education:

• Associate degree in cardiovascular technology, diagnostic medical sonography, or a related field
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Current registration as a Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS or RCS) required within 2 - 3 years of hire. 

Preferred Education:

• Certification in Holter Monitoring and Event Recorder technology preferred.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support is a plus.

Exposure to:

• Chemicals: Cydex
• Video Display Terminals: Average
• Blood and Body Fluids: Rare
• TB or Airborne Pathogens: Rare

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):

• Speech: Required to communicate via telephone, facilitate meetings, presentations/training.
• Vision: Needed to read memos and literature, CIS information. Also needed to assess patients and see the locations of patients and equipment.
• Smell: Helpful for electrical/fire safety.
• Hearing: Needed for telephone communication, meetings and listening to concerns and patient assessment information, blood pressure.
• Touch: Necessary for writing, computer entry, filing, B/P's.

Activity/Lifting Requirements:

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:

• Sit: 40%
• Twist: 30%
• Stand: 50%
• Crawl: 0%
• Walk: 40%
• Kneel: 0%
• Lift: 5%
• Drive: 0%
• Squat: 1%
• Climb: 0%
• Bend: 3%
• Reach above shoulders: 1%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:

• Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
• Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
• Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
• Up to 50 lbs: Never
• Up to 75 lbs: Never
• Up to 100 lbs: Never
• Over 100 lbs: Never

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements: Lifting echo patient or pharmacologic stress test patient from the wheelchair to the bed and back.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:

• Sit: 45
• Twist: 30
• Stand: 60
• Crawl: 0
• Walk: 10
• Kneel: 0
• Lift: 2
• Drive: 0
• Squat: 2
• Climb: 0
• Bend: 2
• Reach above shoulders: 5

Repetitive use of hands, wrist, and shoulders (Frequency indicated):

• Simple grasp up to 10 lbs. Normal weight: 10 lbs often
• Pushing &pulling Normal weight: 50 to 200 lbs
• Fine Manipulation: Computer keyboard, calculator, and writing.

Environmental Factors (Time Spent)

• Inside hours: 8
• Outside hours: 0
• Temperature: Normal Range
• Lighting: Average
• Noise levels: Very loud
• Humidity: Normal Range
• Atmosphere:

Special Hazards

• Explosive-O2 hook-ups in department.
• Protective Clothing Required: Universal precautions: gloves, goggles, and mask for handling equipment.