Cardiac Sonographer I

Job Title

CC014190 Heart Station - Little Rock

Summary

$10K SIGN-ON - Monday-Friday days (40 hours/wk) - Student Loan Repayment Program Eligible

Additional Information

$10K SIGN-ON

Loan Repayment Program Eligible imaging professionals at (joining) Arkansas Children's may receive up to $36,000 in student loan repayment through Clasp, paid monthly over 36 months while you build a secure, meaningful career. Apply while in school or after graduation and launch your career with support from day one.

Required Education

Certificate from college program or technical school

Required Work Experience

Entry Level - Experience not Required.

Required Certifications

1 of the following certifications is required - Registered cardiac sonographer in either adult echocardiography or pediatric echocardiography OR Become registered in either specialty within 12 months from date of graduation from an ultrasound program that includes cardiac imaging. Must be registered in pediatric echocardiography by 2 years from date of hire.

Recommended Certifications

RDCS, AE, PE, Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) - American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer with PE (RDCS-PE) - American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Description

1. Reviews physician order, and verifies patient/procedure and performs echocardiograms. 2. Prepares and processes echo studies for interpretation. 3. Assists in training of Cardiology Fellows performing Pediatric Echocardiography (AC only). 4. Monitors equipment during procedures for equipment malfunctions and notifies of major malfunctions. 5. Inventories supplies and submits list to proper personnel, to keep adequate supply stock for department. 6. Performs other duties as assigned.