Overview Performs the duties of a lead Cardiac Sonographer and or lab administrator. Performs 2-D, M-mode and Doppler Echocardiograms, Stress Echocardiograms and assists with Stress & Holter tests. Manages data collection devices, creates and edits laboratory protocols and ensures compliance with hospital procedures. Performs 3D Echocardiograms when trained. Responsibilities Clinical • Performs echocardiograph procedures. • Responsible for the daily technical operations of procedures in the echo laboratory. • Assures continuous operation of all instrumentation and manages quality control and quality assurance. • Explains the testing process to the patient, and instructs and assists the patient during testing • Responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of echocardiograph equipment. • Maintains records of all procedures performed, sends reports to requesting physicians, archives images and text of patient examinations and generates billing for procedures. • Oversees maintenance of procedure manuals to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. • Evaluates new methods, instruments and procedures in collaboration with Leadership of Specialty Services. • Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work area. • Maintains and requisitions adequate supplies. • Understands and practices proper use of all equipment; never operates equipment inconsistent with manufacturer's instruction. • Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Responsibilities • Performs all Cardiac Echocardiogram procedures. Edits tracings, makes measurements and enters data into ultrasound computer and database. Distinguishes between normal and abnormal cardiac findings, communicating with physicians appropriately. • Performs cardiac sonographer duties to meet departmental needs. Recognizes arrhythmias and implications of specific cardiac and related diagnoses to obtain optimal studies and operates complex equipment accordingly. • Facilitates patient flow within the department and maintains a proactive approach in dealing with patient concerns. Seeks and develops new measures to improve the quality of patient care using a multi-disciplinary approach. • Plans and executes improvement efforts and resolves issues. Participates in Quality Assurance and Quality Control programs. Responsible for laboratory certification/accreditation and maintenance. • Works with the quality control section to achieve section and departmental quality standards in order to maintain Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance, and any other regulations specific to the section. • Assists in preparing, reviewing, updating and maintaining the policy and procedure manual as well as the clinical resource manual and materials. • Ensures that equipment failures are reported and documented and that all equipment and supplies are available. • May be responsible for lifting patients and moving ultrasound equipment to perform patient tests. • Performs other duties as required or assigned. Qualifications • Associate's degree or the equivalent in education and experience required • One year of cardiac ultrasound experience required, or equivalent in education and experience • Certification through American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) in Adult Echocardiography • Cardiovascular Credentialing International as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or its equivalent Required Licensure/Certifications REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: • (BLS) Basic Life Support • Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) REQUIRED REGISTRATION(S): • American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)