Cardiac Sonographer - Weekends

Schedule | Hours

Part-time. Weekends - Saturday & Sunday. Approx. 7:00 am - 5:30 pm.

Position Summary

The Cardiac Sonographer performs routine and/or specialized cardiac ultrasound exams. The echo cardiographer acquires/analyses data using diagnostic medical ultrasound and related technologies providing calculations/data for medical staff interpretations.

What the Cardiac Sonographer will do

• 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, in addition to other types of studies.
• Coordinates/assists with performing Transesophageal Echocardiograms and optimizing echocardiographic images and data.
• Operate, maintain and optimize ultrasound and related equipment.
• Transport ultrasound equipment to patient units as required performing bedside exams.
• Review patient charts and performs patient assessments.
• Acquire and analyze data to provide/prepare worksheets for medical staff review and interpretation.
• Function in an educational capacity for patients, patients' family, nurses, physicians, and other audiences relative to skill.
• Cover a required amount of on-call responding to off-hour/emergent calls (24/7).

What the Cardiac Sonographer will need

• Graduate of a two-year program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP).
• 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).
• Once registered, must maintain registry status in compliance with the CE requirements of their certifying organization for the imaging modality in which they perform services.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Certification or re-certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within three months of hire.

Preferred

• Dual-registry RDCS and RVT registered vascular technologist
• One or more years of ultrasound experience
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited CAAHEP program

Highlights

• Comprehensive packages: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and 403B
• Competitive pay
• Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Forgiveness