Cardiac Sonographer I

Part-time, 20 Hours/week

Mon. - Fri. Variable Days

Travel & On-Call Rotation

$10,000 Sign on Bonus!

Summary

The Cardiac Sonographer I completes non-invasive transthoracic echocardiographic studies, assists with various echocardiographic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs complete non-invasive transthoracic echocardiographic studies, assists with various echocardiographic procedures.
• Assists the physician with transesophageal, intraoperative, contrast, and, if designated, fetal echocardiography.
• Functions independently and provides applicable data regarding cardiac anatomy and hemodynamics to assist the cardiologist in the diagnosis of congenital heart defects.
• Uses a variety of equipment necessary to perform testing.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess patient status and identify each patient's specific age requirements.
• Is available for call 24 hours a day on a rotational basis after appropriate training/orientation period.
• Works at remote clinic facilities.
• Other duties as required.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

• Experience in clinical setting performing echocardiograms is required.
• Experience interacting with a variety of people and ages in a helpful manner, with understanding of growth and development specific to that age is preferred.
• Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.

Education and Experience

• Education: Associate's degree in allied health profession required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Certification: ARDMS RDCS pediatric registry within two years of hire.
• An appropriate credential in echocardiography from ARDMS or CCI is required. A credential in pediatric echocardiography is preferred. Successful completion of an ultrasound or CVT program accredited by CAAHEP or another nationally recognized accrediting body is required.
• Basic Life Support Certification is required.
• Years of experience supervising: None.

Part Time

FTE: 0.500000

Status: Onsite