Cardiac Sonographer - Echocardiology

Job Summary: This position is accountable for accurately, safely and efficiently performing routine echocardiographic and congenital procedures with competency, including assisting in transesophageal, epicardial and intracardiac echocardiographic procedures in outpatient, inpatient, cath lab and operative environments. Acts as a department resource to the Cardiologist and service-line as required. Generates and prepares a draft echocardiogram report using the archiving and report writing software. Works under the direction of the Lead Cardiac Sonographer, department manager and medical direct. May function as a preceptor, role model and clinical resource. Participates in the rotation of on‑call duties and Outreach Clinic involvement with other Cardiac Sonographers as assigned. Performs EKGs, Holter and multi‑event applications as needed. Qualifications: Education College Degree - 2 year Accredited Echocardiography/ Ultrasonography (required) Program Accredited Echocardiography/ Ultrasonography Technical/ Vocational Training (required) High School Diploma/G.E.D. (required) And Equivalent Experience. If individual has neither accredited program nor 2 year degree, High School Diploma and equivalent experience sufficient to allow for successful completion of either ARDMS or CCI certification required below. (required) College Degree - 4 year Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography (preferred) Licenses and Certifications BLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire or transfer into position (required) CCI - Cardiovascular Credentialing International within 18 months of hire or transfer into position (required) RDCS-PE - ARDMS Pediatric Echocardiograph within 18 months of hire or transfer into position (required) RDCS-FE - ARDMS Fetal Echocardiography Merced Clinic only (required) RDCS-AE - ARDMS Adult Echocardiography (preferred) Work Experience Minimum one (1) year Congenital & pediatric echocardiography (preferred) Demonstrated proficiency in the skills and knowledge required to perform the job. (required) Skills and Abilities Other Demonstrated knowledge of cardiac embryology, congenital heart defects, cardiac hemodynamics and palliative/corrective congenital heart surgical procedures. Bilingual Skills Preferred To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Compensation Range: $50.30 - $78.50 Workshift: Day (United States of America) Position Exempt: No FTE %: 100 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Daily Hours: 10 Have Questions? Call Recruitment Services at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr