Cardiac Sonographer Jobs

Job Summary

Performs echocardiogram exams according to departmental protocols using cognitive skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information, and images.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides proper documentation for each patient exam.
• Prepares preliminary reports and contacts referring physicians when required, according to established procedures.
• Assists cardiologists with performing Transesophageal Echo studies and stress echo studies.

Qualifications

• A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position
• Associate's degree or higher in related field required upon hire
• Certificate, Associate's degree or higher in Medical Sonography required upon hire OR
• No experience required
• RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer required within 12 months from date of graduation from an accredited program or 24 months from start date of employment in this position if graduated from non-accredited program or cross-training in echocardiography AND
• RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer required within 12 months from date of graduation from an accredited program or 24 months from start date of employment in this position if graduated from non-accredited program or cross-training in echocardiography OR

Skills and Attributes

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under minimal supervision.

Physical Demands

• Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
• Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
• Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
• Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
• Carrying 0-25 lbs: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
• Lifting 0-25 lbs: Frequently
• Talking: Frequently
• Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
• Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
• Bending/Stooping: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Hearing: Frequently
• Standing: Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Frequently
• Running: Occasionally
• Reaching: Frequently
• Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
• Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely
• Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
• Sitting: Occasionally

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