Description
STATUS: Per Diem
LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital & Unity Hospital
DEPARTMENT: Non-Invasive Cardiology
SCHEDULE: Per Diem; Weekday Evenings and/or Weekends 7 am - 3:30 pm
SUMMARY
Performs medically prescribed diagnostic echocardiographic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics, utilizing various modes and techniques, including but not limited to 2-dimensional, M-Mode, color flow, pulse wave, and continuous wave Doppler, in accordance with accepted protocols.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care. Explain procedure with instructions, to ensure patient cooperation, patient safety, and optimal results; assist patient during transfer from wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to exam table; provide individualized patient care (i.e., request interpreter, ambulation, toileting, etc.) as needed
Imaging. Review patient chart and history; utilize imaging protocols and standards; enter patient demographics on ultrasound machine; utilize proper patient positioning techniques to obtain optimal image quality; obtain all measurements required for study; end and transfer study to cardiology PACS; access preliminary diagnostic report and formulate an initial interpretation for the reading cardiologist
Documentation. Record the time of the critical finding and the time at which the cardiologist was notified; documentation may include the patient’s EMR/progress notes, documented and signed procedure performed, date and time completed; record procedure information in appropriate procedure logs, used to gather information for echocardiography QA/QI
Equipment Management. Clean equipment after each procedure with approved cleaning products; report equipment failures to supervisory staff as needed; contact BioMedical Engineering and/or manufacturer’s service representative, as directed
Required Qualifications:
Appropriate credentials in echocardiography from a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS).
2 years of experience in cardiac imaging or related field, or Certificate, Associate's, or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited cardiac echo sonographer program, or Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two (2) to four (4) year college degree in health-related imaging (ultrasound, radiology) preferred
One (1) to three (3) years of experience as a Registered Sonographer preferred
Superior customer service and communication skills
Strong attention to detail
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.
PAY RANGE: $36.25 - $51.50
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
