Dual Sonographer

Position Overview: Oversee daily functions of echocardiography, stress echocardiography and vascular studies.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DUTIES (Essential Job Functions)

• Perform echocardiography and stress echocardiography.
• Perform vascular testing (preferred) including carotid doppler, upper and lower extremities arterial doppler, upper and lower extremities venous doppler, venous Insufficiency ultrasound, abdominal aortic aneurysm screening ultrasound, ABIs.
• Retrieve patient from waiting room and obtain necessary vital signs.
• Prep patient, provide patient instruction and perform tests.
• Obtain post-exercise images and process reports.
• Identify pathology and obtain appropriate measurements and/or additional views to assist in interpretation.
• Carry out the immediate requests of all physicians.
• Provide supervisor accurate and timely information regarding patient care issues that cause concern.
• Inform supervisor regarding needed repairs on departmental equipment.
• Ensure a high quality of service is provided to all Orion Medical referring physicians and patients.
• Communicate problems and ideas to supervisor to improve clinical aspects and overall efficient functioning of the departments.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Other duties as requested or assigned.

General: 

• Maintain established policies and procedures, objectives, licensing requirements, QA programs and safety standards.
• Attend all required meetings and education sessions within scheduled timeframe.
• Annual mandatory safety review
• Annual HIPAA education
• Annual corporate responsibility education
• Annual CEU requirements (if applicable)

• All appropriate licenses and certifications (if applicable) are up to date.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year experience preferred but not required. New grads are encouraged to apply.
• Credentialed in Echocardiography (RDCS or RCS) and Vascular Technology (RVT or RVS), Current BLS certification.

US Heart and Vascular is a leading independent practice of CV specialists, with over 70 providers in 2 states (Arizona and Texas), with plans to continue to grow to allow providers a practice with significant support to improve their private practice of medicine. We work to enable independent cardiology practices to thrive and grow by optimizing the delivery of high-quality, comprehensive, efficient, innovative, and compassionate care. Our goal is to build a collaborative partnership with the best cardiovascular specialists and provide them with the resources they need to deliver optimal care to their patients and communities.