Cardiac Sonographer

is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.

• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
• Performs and assists cardiologists with all echocardiograms (2-D, M-Mode, TEE, Fetal)
• Prepares an accurate preliminary echocardiogram report for the cardiologist
• Maintains an adequate level of supplies in the department.
• Assures that the equipment is in good working order.
• Communicates with appropriate personnel regarding department and exams done.
• Assists the cardiologists as needed
• Participates in departmental and hospital wide Process Improvement.
• Ensures that generic/unit safety measures are met in the department.
• Travels to out of town clinics as needed.
• Rotates 24 hour on call duties.

Behavioral Expectations

• Customer Service – Enthusiastically interacts with all customers. Assumes personal responsibility for meeting customer needs. Consistently demonstrates a commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Interpersonal Skills - Is sensitive to the needs, ideas, and feelings of others. Develops and maintains rapport with others. Listens well. Facilitates a group process.
• Adaptability/flexibility – Demonstrates the ability to change behaviors and plans to meet rapidly changing/ competing job demands (new or unusual situations). Receives change as a challenge. Revises plans to meet changing circumstances.
• Communication – Clearly and effectively communicates ideas and requests to others. Persuades or influences others through spoken or written communication.
• Initiative – Starts and completes tasks with minimum of prompting. Willing to make recommendations and assume additional responsibilities.
• Team Player – Fully participates in maintaining a positive team environment that is conducive to customer satisfaction. Builds trust among co-workers, focusing on accomplishing hospital and departmental mission and goals.
• Organized and efficient – Organizes work and uses time efficiently. Takes the initiative to find additional work during slow or downtimes. Recommends innovative ways of doing work more efficiently and effectively.
• Core Values –Practices DCH core values.

Education and/or Experience

• Registry in Sonography (ARDMS or RCVT) or Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school one year allowance to obtain registry

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations.

• Registered Echo Tech, (ARDMS or CCI) or Registry eligible
• BLS (AHA)