Cardiac Sonographer / Cardiovascular / Per Diem

About the role

As a Per Diem Cardiac Sonographer at Wood County Hospital, you will provide accurate and high-quality diagnostic imaging through ultrasound, ensuring patient safety and comfort while supporting physicians and medical teams in diagnosis and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations to produce clear and precise images for physician evaluation.
• Monitor patient conditions during procedures to ensure safety, comfort, and cooperation.
• Analyze ultrasound images and document findings accurately in patient records.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to review diagnostic results and assist with treatment decisions.
• Operate and maintain ultrasound equipment, ensuring proper function, calibration, and adherence to safety protocols.
• Prepare, prevent, protect, and respond to support our culture of safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of an approved school of diagnostic ultrasound or equivalent experience accepted by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
• Current BLS certification.
• ARDMS certified, or certification obtained within 18 months of hire date.
• Cardiac Sonographer – Ultrasound Registration as an RDCS or RCS (or within 1 year of hire).
• RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer issued by ARDMS or RCS – Echo Registered Cardiac Sonography issued by CCI.
• Vascular-Ultrasound registration as an RVT (or obtained within 18 months of hire date).

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of relevant experience.

Physical Requirements

• In an 8 to 12-hour workday, you will stand/walk for 6-8 hours at a time.
• In an 8 to 12-hour workday, you will sit for 6-8 hours at a time.
• You will occasionally lift 20-50 pounds.
• You will use hands for repetitive simple grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation.
• You must be able to bend frequently, squat frequently, kneel occasionally, and not climb.