Echo Tech

Department:
Scotland Memorial Hospital - Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Services

Status:
Full time

Shift:
1st (United States of America)

Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Experience (Years/Type)
Minimum Requirements
?Nne
Preferred At Hire
?1-2 Years F Experience

Certification/Licensure (including annual requirements)
oMinimum Requirements
?RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) through ARDMS or
RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer) through CCI
oBLS
oPreferred At Hire
?ACLS

Equipment (Experience And/Or Training)
OMinimum Requirements
OAs Applicable To Unit
OPreferred At Hire
?As Applicable To Unit
Specialized Training
OMinimum Requirements
OAs Applicable To Unit
OPreferred At Hire
?As Applicable To Unit


Computer Skills (Hardware & Software)
OMinimum Requirements
?Current To Date Microsoft Operating System
OPreferred At Hire
?Facility Acquired Information System
Other Skills And Competencies
OMinimum Requirements
?Demonstrates Excellent Communication Skills, Both Written And Verbal. Diplomacy, Tact, And A Positive Approach To Problem Solving Are Required To Be Successful. Organizational Skills Are A Must. Fosters A Teamwork Environment. Must Be Able To Communicate With Patients, Customers, Other Departments, And Staff In An Articulate Manner.

Job Description:
Under the broad direction of the Manager and Cardiologist, the staff sonographer will perform'sonographic examinations for all ages on'selective portions of the anatomy as requested by the Physician/Provider. The Staff Sonographer is expected to perform a variety of cardiovascular ultrasound procedures (ETTS, TEES, and Stress echos) with knowledge and ability for the purpose of obtaining diagnostic quality studies. Responsible to obtain patient history and appropriate clinical data to aid in proper diagnostic correlation. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be able to work scheduled and "On-Call" hours, if necessary.

Qualifications:

Education:Graduate of AMA accredited Sonography program or equivalent. Eligible for, or possession of, a valid'Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)or'RegisteredCardiac'Sonographer(RCS)certification.

Certification/Licensure (including annual requirements)

Experience (Years/Type)

One to three years' experience as a sonographer preferred.

Equipment (Experience and/or Training)

Ultrasound equipment-Phillips (iE33 and EPIQ)

Specialized Training

Must have an understanding of pathology, including a knowledge of diseases, anomalies and abnormalities which influence performance of procedures.

Computer Skills (Hardware & Software)

Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Must be able to communicate with patients, customers, other departments, and Physicians in an articulate manner.

Diplomacy, tact, and a positive approach to problem solving are required to be successful.

Organizational skills are a must.

Fosters a teamwork environment.

Careers

At Scotland Health Care System, we're proud to employ a team of dedicated professionals who embody the Scotland Way.

Founded in 1946, Scotland Health Care System is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization serving Laurinburg, North Carolina. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to deliver safe, high-quality, compassionate, and sustainable health care to everyone in need.

We offer a full spectrum of services-including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care-along with specialized programs in cancer treatment, cardiac care, surgical services, and women's health.

Our culture is built on caring-for our patients and for our people. We believe that when we take exceptional care of our employees, they can provide exceptional care to our communities. That's why we offer:

• Competitive compensation
  
• Family-friendly benefits including Paid Parental Leave and On-Site Childcare
  
• Flexible scheduling
  
• Exclusive savings programs
  
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
  

If you're looking for more than just a job-if you want a meaningful career where you can make a difference-Scotland Health Care System is the place for you. Join our team today!