Cardiac Sonographer
Batesville, Arkansas
White River Medical Center

Sonographer (Cardiac) - Temporary Position

Location: Batesville, Arkansas
Shift: Days
Hours per day: 8
Contract length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Perform high-quality diagnostic ultrasound exams and procedures efficiently according to physician orders. Collaborate effectively with patients, physicians, and interdepartmental personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete studies timely and assist others during downtime.
• Monitor exam charges and late lists daily for the ultrasound department.
• Organize workload during high volume and communicate pending exams to technologists.
• Assist physicians with radiology procedures as needed.
• Maintain positive relationships within the department and communicate concerns appropriately.
• Manage supplies with minimum inventory and optimize supply utilization.
• Handle ultrasound equipment safely and maintain cleanliness according to policies.
• Respond to on-call duties promptly, arriving within 30 minutes when called.
• Assist with radiology procedures in other areas when needed.
• Adhere to attendance, dress code, safety, and infection control policies.
• Participate in required hospital and department in-services and meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a Cardiac Sonographer.
• Experience as an Echo-Vascular Technician.
• Active ARDMS certification.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Experience with MEDITECH EMR system.

Equipment Used

• Philips CVX Epiq ultrasound machines (3 units)
• Philips Elite Epiq ultrasound machine (1 unit)
• Vasculab ABI machine

Additional Information

• Dress code requires traveler-provided matching scrubs.
• PACS system used: Philips Epiq.