Roper St. Francis Healthcare - 2095 Henry Tecklenburg Drive
Job Location : Charleston,SC, USA
Posted on : 2025-08-08T06:22:19Z
Job Description :
Certification Details- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)
- BLS
Job Details- Performs diagnostic, non-invasive and invasive cardiac exams on patients using ultrasound testing equipment to evaluate the heart.
- Testing modalities include Transthoracic Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography, and Cardiac Stress testing.
- Prepares patients for procedures, explains procedures, and provides instructions to obtain desired results and minimize patient anxiety.
- Administers imaging enhancement agents according to department policies.
- Contacts referring physician for clarification if exam order is suspected incorrect.
- Utilizes hospital electronic medical record to review patient information, enter preliminary reporting, and document critical findings.
- Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.
- Adheres to organizational mission, values, standards, policies, safety initiatives, infection control, and patient confidentiality.
- Demonstrates proficiency in performing non-invasive and invasive cardiac exams.
- Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac anatomy, exam procedures, interpretation criteria, and correlation of cardiac exam results with other hospital procedures.
Job Requirements- Credentialed in echocardiography by one of the following organizations required at date of hire: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
- BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH).
Schedule Information- On-Call is required.