Cardiac Function Sonographer

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As a Cardiac Function Sonographer, you are responsible for obtaining high quality echocardiographic views during transthoracic echocardiograms, stress echocardiogram testing and pharmacological stress echocardiogram testing for Cardiologist interpretation. In this role, you will also assist Cardiologists with transesopahgeal echocardiograms. This positon offers an excellent entry into the healthcare field at Cleveland Clinic, opening the door to a wealth of opportunities for career development and success. 

A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00AM – 3:30PM or 8:00AM – 4:30PM, with on-call and weekend requirements. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:   

• Perform complete examination, including all elements of echocardiographic study. 
• Record and recognize the electrocardiogram for correlation with the echocardiographic data. 
• Recognize abnormalities of anatomy and flow to modify standard examination to accommodate perceived diagnostic needs. 
• Accurately record two-dimensional measurements performed in the course of a transthoracic echocardiogram, including measurements of the left ventricular internal dimension at end-diastole, the left ventricular internal dimension at end-systole, the left ventricular posterobasal free wall thickness at end-diastole, ventricular thickness at end-diastole, the left atrial dimension at end-diastole and the aortic root dimension at end-diastole.  
• Complete doppler evaluation and hemodynamic data, including the evaluation of Doppler gradients and valvular stenosis and regurgitation as warranted by the testing indication and pathology. 
• Notify the RN and/or Cardiologist covering Cardiac Testing when resting cardiac abnormalities are observed in the resting stress echo per Department protocol prior to proceeding with the initiation of stress testing. 
• Acquire peak stress echocardiographic images within two minutes post exercise. 
• Notify Cardiologist immediately of life-threatening conditions, such as cardiac tamponade, aortic dissection. 
• Accept on-call responsibilities for emergent echocardiograms required after hours when the department is closed, as assigned by the Senior Cardiac Sonographer. 
• Educate patients, families, students and observers about cardiac sonography procedures prior to and during testing. 
• Assist nurses with stress tests, including stress with Nuclear Imaging, cardiopulmonary stress tests and stress echocardiography, as needed. 
• Perform Holter monitor procedures, scan recordings and generate data for interpretation, as needed. 
• Receive and processe transtelephonic data from arrhythmia patients. 
• Disinfect all equipment after each patient per department protocol. 
• Disinfect transesopahgeal probe after each patient per department protocol. 
• Notify Senior Cardiac Sonographer of equipment problems/malfunctions for immediate repair. 
• Enter patient data and charges into computer terminal accurately and regularly. 
• Obtain continuing education credits in the field of Cardiac Sonography annually (30 hours every three years). 
• Review test results and reports to ensure information is accurate prior to sending the report to the physician. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   

• Completion of a training program accredited by the commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 
• Current registration as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing Inc. Or RDCS through American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) OR completion of the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) within two years of hire 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) 
• Completion of a Cardiovascular Technology Program, including verified didactic and supervised clinical experience in cardiac echocardiography OR one year of echocardiography clinical experience with the performance of at least 600 echocardiogram/Doppler examinations 

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Physical Requirements:

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required