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We are currently looking for a Cardiac Sonographer/Echo Technologist
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Office Manager of Emerson Cardiovascular Associates and working under the immediate direction of thePhysician(s), the Cardiac Sonographer performs a wide variety of Diagnostic Cardiographic testing on patients.
Job Description:
Monday-Friday - 7:45am-4:15pm OR Monday-Thursday - 7:00am-5:30pm
40 hours
Currently no weekends but will need availability, to work weekends over the course of the contract.
No holidays
Job Functions:
1. Operates ultrasound equipment to perform and interpret, within clinical parameters, M-Mode, 2D, Color Doppler, Pulsed andContinuous Wave Doppler, Stress Echo, Stress Doppler ultrasound for diagnostic purposes.
2. Performs a variety of technical duties required in non-traumatic, non-invasive examinations using phono-apexcardiograms,imaging duplex and ultrasound equipment in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
3.Analyzes patients clinical history fully in order to identify the purpose of the examination, frame the clinical question(s) that theexamination is intended to answer and expand the examination as necessary to answer the clinical questions.
4. Positions patients and operates equipment to produce the most reliable and informative data.
5. Evaluates as recording occurs and performs complete analysis.
6. Explains procedures to patients.
7. Assists the Cardiologists in Trans-esophageal, echo studies, (TEE) as well as Dobutamine echo examinations as needed
8. Processes and distributes all reports in a timely manner and prepares charge spill for billing.
9. Assures that the quality of testing and testing equipment is on a level of industry standard.
10. Maintains and supports patients rights to care, privacy and respect.
11. Other duties as assigned from time to time
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
- Completion of a Certified Ultrasound program required.
- Cardiac Sonography certificate program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs(CAAHEP) or equivalent required.
Experience
Minimum of two years experience performing and interpreting 2D, M-Mode, and Doppler Echocardiograms stronglypreferred.
Vascular Ultrasound experience preferred.
Licensure and/or Certification
BLS healthcare provider required, or must be obtained within 3 months of hire.
Current registration as RDCS or RCS required; or registry-eligible with RDCS or RCS achieved within 6 months of hire.
Skills
Strong communication skills.
Must be well versed in medical terminology
Ability to explain the purpose of the echocardiographic examination to the patient and answer patients questionsMaintains a comprehensive understanding of cardiovascular and thoracic anatomy, cardiovascular pathophysiology,hemodymanics and embryology, in order to recognize normal and abnormal cardiovascular structure, function andabnormalities of blood flow.
Maintains knowledge and understanding of ultrasound physics, instrumentation, tissue characteristics, and measurementsof blood flow.
Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
Computer skills required.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Position Urgency:
Normal
Shifts:
Monday-Friday - 7:45am-4:15pm OR Monday-Thursday - 7:00am-5:30pm
Currently no weekends but will need availability, to work weekends over the course of the contract
State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Years of Experience:
2
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
40
Sub Specialty:
Echo Technologist
General Certifications:, General Certifications(BLS/BCLS); CCI Registry(RCS)
Nursing Certifications:
Contract Length in Weeks:
13
