REGISTERED CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER (40 HOURS/WEEK, DAYS)

About the Role

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Cardiac Sonographer to join our dynamic regional Cardiac Diagnostic team. The successful candidate will perform high-quality echocardiographic studies to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions. This role requires a deep understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathology, as well as the ability to use advanced imaging technology. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to patient care, attention to detail, and continuous learning in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality echocardiograms, including transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echocardiography, M-mode, 2D, Doppler, and color flow imaging.
• Accurately obtain and record measurements and images of cardiac structures and function for adults and pediatric patients.
• Perform stress echocardiography, contrast echocardiography procedures, and assist with transverse esophageal echocardiography as needed.
• Analyze and interpret sonographic data.
• Maintain and calibrate ultrasound equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Start IVs for imaging procedures.
• Take call for emergency testing on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Apply Holter monitors and event recorders to patients, ensuring proper electrode placement.
• Educate patients on the use and care of monitoring devices.
• Maintain equipment, ensuring cleanliness, proper function, and timely replacement of components.
• Provide compassionate care, ensuring patient comfort and safety during procedures.
• Educate patients and their families about procedures, findings, and follow-up care as needed.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Adapt to changing work assignments within the scope of practice.
• Monitor and manage inventory of supplies related to cardiac sonography, including ordering and restocking as necessary.
• Demonstrate initiative in continued learning and clinical development.
• Support echo services offered at the main hospital campus and outreach locations.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography or Echo School.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Current registration as a Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS or RCS) required upon hire. Must maintain compliance with all state and facility regulations as well as maintain registry status for employment.
• Advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and echocardiology interpretive parameters.

Preferred Qualifications

• Any clinical experience within a fast-paced hospital setting in cardio diagnostics.
• Experience with Holter monitors and event recorders is highly desirable.
• Certification in Holter Monitoring and Event Recorder technology preferred.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred but not required.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:

• Sit: 40%
• Twist: 30%
• Stand: 50%
• Crawl: 0%
• Walk: 40%
• Kneel: 0%
• Lift: 5%
• Drive: 0%
• Squat: 1%
• Climb: 0%
• Bend: 3%
• Reach above shoulders: 1%

Weight required to be lifted each normal workday:

• Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
• Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
• Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
• Up to 50 lbs: Never
• Up to 75 lbs: Never
• Up to 100 lbs: Never
• Over 100 lbs: Never

Lifting and carrying requirements: Lifting echo patient or pharmacologic stress test patient from the wheelchair to the bed and back.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:

• Sit: 45
• Twist: 30
• Stand: 60
• Crawl: 0
• Walk: 10
• Kneel: 0
• Lift: 2
• Drive: 0
• Squat: 2
• Climb: 0
• Bend: 2
• Reach above shoulders: 5

Repetitive Use of Hands, Wrist, and Shoulders:

• Simple grasp up to 10 lbs. Normal weight: 10 lbs often
• Pushing & pulling Normal weight: 50 to 200 lbs
• Fine Manipulation: Computer keyboard, calculator, and writing.

Environmental Factors (Time Spent):

• Inside hours: 8
• Outside hours: 0
• Temperature: Normal Range
• Lighting: Average
• Noise levels: Very loud
• Humidity: Normal Range
• Atmosphere: Special Hazards Explosive-O2 hook-ups in department.

Protective Clothing Required: Universal precautions: gloves, goggles, and mask for handling equipment.

Benefits

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including:

• Competitive base compensation within the position's pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Paid Time Off programs (for .5 to 1.0 FTE).
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Incentivized Clinical Ladder promoting growth and professional development.
• Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work (for .001 to .49 FTE).

Pay

Pay Range: USD $41.31 - USD $55.28 /Hr