Echo Sonographer in Lebanon, Missouri at Lake Regional Health System

Lake Regional Health System is looking for a licensed Echo Ultrasound Technician to perform echocardiograms to evaluate different aspects of the heart, such as chamber size, valve function, and blood flow. With our state-of-the-art hospital and network of clinics, therapy sites, and pharmacies, Lake Regional offers a wide range of employment opportunities in our community.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Performs all requested sonographic examinations as ordered by the attending physician, including transthoracic echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms, stress tests, etc.
• Prepares preliminary reports and contacts referring physicians when required
• Coordinates with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided
• Address patient problems as they arise and make decisions to appropriately resolve the issue
• Organizes daily work schedule and performs related clerical duties as required
• Assume responsibility for the safety and well-being of all patients in the sonographic area
• Report equipment failure to the appropriate supervisor or staff member
• Provide in-service education team on the requirements of sonographic procedures as requested by other members of the health care team
• Must be familiar with basic cardiac conditions in order to recognize and identify any abnormalities
• Review patient files, schedule appointments, explain procedures to patients and maintain equipment

Qualifications/Requirements:

• An annual influenza vaccine required
• Active certification by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• RDCS strongly preferred
• Current compliance with required Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Additional certifications may be required for this position and will be coordinated by Lake Regional as a part of your ongoing training and development. Please contact your recruitment team for more details.

If you’d like to be a part of a team setting that fosters excellence, apply now!