Echo Sonographer

Lake Regional Health System Lebanon, Missouri, United States Medical

About this position


Echo Sonographer

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!