ECHOCARDIOGRAPHER, CARDIOLOGY

Description


WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH


Purpose . No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.


Excellence . We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.


Team Spirit. We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.


Award Winning Performance. We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH


SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into- including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB LOCATION : Professional Building


DEPARTMENT: SPN - CARDIOLOGY

SCHEDULE: Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift, Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm Fri 8am-1pm

- Sign on Bonus $20,000

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs various cardiac ultrasound imaging procedures, including 2-D, M-Mode, color flow mapping, Doppler studies, strain rate and tissue tracking, echo stress testing, and transesophageal echocardiograms. Performs calculations associated with studies, as indicated. Prepares patients for exams. Schedules echo procedures. Prepares recordings for physician review, including importing and exporting digital studies. Operates ECHOPAC Viewing station. Takes echo call for "after hours" situations, weekday and weekends.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• High school graduate preferred.

• Additional formal training and education is required. Must be eligible for one of the following credentials:

• RDMS (Registered diagnostic medical sonographer)
• RCS (Registered cardiac sonographer) - Non-Invasive registry.
• RDCS (Registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer)

• Current CPR certification is mandatory.

• Must be experienced and competent in all cardiac ultrasound imaging procedures.

• Must pursue appropriate examinations for registry status within 2 years of hiring.

• Must maintain registry status, once achieved, by meeting mandatory continuing education requirements.

• Must continually strive to further professional knowledge and use this as a basis for making quality decisions when imaging.

WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION

WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION


Must be in general good health, with no problems prohibiting the pushing and maneuvering of a 600-800 pound machine through hallways and over uneven flooring or assisting with patient positioning. Air conditioned building with carpeted and tiled floors.

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