Cardiac Sonographer (PRN)

Johns Hopkins is a world-renowned leader in patient care, serving the greater Baltimore community and patients from all across the globe. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff teams provide support throughout our many specialty departments and centers, from primary visits to emergency care.

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

General Summary:

• The Cardiac Sonographer I performs an extensive range of cardiac ultrasound studies in the clinical and research settings at various locations. Examinations may include Transthoracic, Exercise, and Pharmacologic Stress Echocardiograms, special procedures including but not limited to echo-guided myocardial biopsies, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy studies, and additional procedures as dictated by research protocols and clinical trials. The Cardiac Sonographer I works closely with the Staff Sonographers, Level II and III, Medical Staff, and Investigators to ensure all exams are completed according to established policies and procedures. This position will also include clinical instructor responsibilities to the JHH Ultrasound students and Cardiology Fellows in the Echo Lab.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP) - accredited Diagnostic ultrasound program required. Additional clinical experience or credentials may be considered in lieu of some education.
• Successful completion of a CAAHEP accredited Diagnostic program is required. Experience as a Cardiac Sonographer in a hospital-based environment or additional experience as a vascular technologist is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and cardiac disease. Requires knowledge of medical terminology. Strong knowledge of physic of ultrasound and how this relates to image acquisition. Knowledge of how various disease effects cardiac function.
• Advanced sonographic skills are necessary to obtain and document a complete examination or research protocol. High-level analytical ability is needed to obtain appropriate images and required measurements for a diagnostic echocardiogram. Interpersonal and communication skills are necessary to provide technical guidance and instruction for cardiac ultrasound interns, clinical and research fellows, and attending physicians. Strong eye/hand coordination skills are required, along with high visual acuity. Ability to proficiently describe significant clinical findings or developments in research subjects in a timely and comprehensive manner. Must be able to perform a transthoracic echocardiogram in a 45min time slot in an outpatient setting.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by Cardiac Credentialing International (CCI) is required. Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) preferred but not required.

Shift/Schedule:

• PRN sonographers provide weekend coverage at our satellite locations and Johns Hopkins Hospital. We offer flexible shift start times of 7:00 a.m., 7:30 a.m., and 8:00 a.m., as well as opportunities for weekday coverage to help support hospital volumes as needed.

Salary Range: Minimum 53.00/hour - Maximum 53.00/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

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