Cardiac Sonographer PRN Mem City Hospital

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Cardiac Sonography Technology, Radiologic Technology, or Sonography Technology, preferred

Licenses/Certification:

• Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support, required

• One (1) of the following required:

• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International or

• Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International or

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions

Principal Accountabilities

• Performs echocardiogram tests on patients: Prepares patients for the test, explains test, positions patients for the test, selects appropriate imaging techniques, and ensures technical quality of the images. 

• Enters and monitors patient data.

• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills and escalates issues appropriately.

• Performs quality assurance on the equipment. May assist with initial and renewal application for ACR and other accreditation. 

• Identifies and reports any accidents, complaints or equipment malfunction to the Supervisor/Manager.    

• Participates in performance improvement activities established by the department.

• Takes emergency call within the department.    

• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.

• Other duties as assigned.