Cardiac Sonographer

Full-time, 40 hours per week on the 2nd shift (2:30 pm - 11:00 pm), including weekends, holidays, and on-call rotation per CBA.

About the role

The Cardiac Sonographer performs routine and specialized cardiac ultrasound exams. The echocardiographer acquires and analyzes data using diagnostic medical ultrasound and related technologies, providing calculations and data for medical staff interpretations.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and specialized echocardiograms using M-mode, 2D, 3D, Color/Spectral Doppler, and related technologies.
• Performs and assists with graded exercise and pharmacological stress echocardiographic procedures, including other emerging studies as developed.
• Coordinates and assists with Transesophageal Echocardiograms, optimizing echocardiographic images and data.
• Operates, maintains, and optimizes ultrasound and related equipment.
• Transports ultrasound equipment to patient units (general floor, cath lab, recovery, emergency, intensive care) for bedside exams.
• Reviews patient charts and performs patient assessments to optimize symptom-focused procedures.
• Acquires and analyzes data to prepare worksheets for medical staff review and interpretation.
• Functions in an educational capacity for patients, families, nurses, physicians, and other audiences.
• Participates in departmental and hospital quality assurance and clinical competency processes.
• Covers a required amount of on-call time, responding to off-hour and emergent calls (24/7).

Requirements

• Graduate of a two-year program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Certification or re-certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within three months of hire.
• Certification as Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (or able to attain credentials within 1 year of hire). Must maintain registry status in compliance with CE requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited CAAHEP program.
• One or more years of ultrasound experience.

Benefits

• Day 1 benefits with no waiting period.
• Comprehensive benefit packages including medical, dental, and vision.
• Paid time off.
• 403B Retirement plan with employer match.
• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes.
• Tuition Reimbursement.