Medical Echocardiographer
Company: Piedmont Augusta Hospital
Location: Augusta
Posted on: July 8, 2025
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Job Description:
Description: Sign-on Bonus available up to $5K 5 8s and the
shifts vary anywhere between 0630 1830 JOB PURPOSE: Perform
inpatient and/or outpatient cardiac ultrasound testing to include
2D echo / Doppler exams with bubble study, contrast as well as
limited studies for cardiac function, effusion assessment and
thrombus assessment. Provide complex technical care with the use of
ultrasound technology for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
and provide all necessary documentation and preliminary exam
findings. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs basic complete
echocardiogram, using safe operation of Ultrasound equipment to
ensure high quality for diagnostic scans. Performs, analyzes, and
documents results of 2-D, M-Mode, and Doppler echocardiograms as
ordered by a physician. Prepares patients for exams, maintains
supplies, and equipment. Operates other medical equipment as
needed. Seeks opportunity to observe complex procedures. Processes
all required paperwork. Obtains all measurements and data according
to PHC echo standard protocol. Prepares a preliminary report for
review by a cardiologist. Identifies critical findings and notifies
appropriate staff prior to patient departure, documents
notification. Adjusts equipment settings to optimize study
information and image quality Explains procedures to patients to
reduce their anxiety and to obtain patient cooperation. [AIDET]
Effectively communicates with patients, family, and other health
care team members. Participates in departmental in-services and
communication Maintains professional growth by participating in
educational programs and activities to maintain knowledge of
current trends, practices, and developments. Maintains appropriate
Registry and updates certification to perform cardiopulmonary
resuscitation as required Appropriately documents IV
insertion/removal and administration of agitated saline and/or
enhancing agent in EMR. Responsible for completing all aspects of
procedure documentation in the EMR Participates in performance
improvement data collection. Follows all safety requirements of the
hospital and department. Knowledge and location of procedural
supplies. Completes annual compliance and competency requirements
Qualifications: MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: Graduate of registry
approved ultrasound program, a CAAHEP accredited Cardiac
Sonographer program, or equivalent experience according to
Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED: None MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Current registered or registry eligible with the American Registry
of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) with RDCS certification
or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) with RCS
certification. Must obtain appropriate credential within twelve
months of hire date. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in
accordance with the American Heart Association is required.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Two years of related experience as a
hospital inpatient or outpatient / ambulatory cardiac sonographer
preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES 1. Skill and competency in
performing detailed cardiac ultrasound studies 2. Skill and ability
to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing 3.
Proficient in windows-based computer software 4. Experience with
electronic health records and cardiovascular PACS systems 5.
Ability to work as a member of a team and maintain / facilitate
daily department / office and patient work flow. 6. Must deliver
SAFE care in accordance with the Always Safe program. 7. Must use
AIDET with every encounter and be proficient with service
recovery.
Keywords: Piedmont Augusta Hospital, Athens , Medical Echocardiographer, Healthcare , Augusta, Georgia
