Cardiac Sonographer $34-$48/Hr.

Position: Echo Tech/Cardiac Sonographer

Hours: Monday-Friday (40hrs.), 1 weekend a month,

Pay: $34-$48/hr.

Education:

• Accredited Cardiac Ultrasound program or equivalent OJT from an echo laboratory (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Vascular Technician (RVT)
• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) (Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Required)

Overview:

• Will work under the supervision of the Coordinator, Manager or Director of Department.
• Performs the following tests for age specific population served that may include: Echo, stress echo (to include exercise and dobutamine), transesophageal (TEE) echoes.
• Demonstrates ability to assess patient status, data and interpret appropriate information.
• Ability to modify patient procedures to provide physician with appropriate clinical data to ensure quality patient care and optimal outcomes.

Position Duties:

• Produces quality images following appropriate protocols and procedures. Provides clinical documentation per scope of practice.
• Performs tests for age specific population served that includes, echo, stress echo (to include exercise and dobutamine), transesophageal(TEE) echoes, and contrast imaging.
• Demonstrates commitment to safety and quality and prevents or reduces harms through knowledge and application of departmental policies, procedures, and resource documents.
• Understands and adheres to all applicable regulatory and accrediting standards. Follows RHS policies and procedures. Reports variances.
• Modifies patient procedures to provide physician with appropriate clinical data for optimal outcomes.
• Provides the highest level of patient care and engagement.
• Provides effective and efficient assessment, actions, and documentation.