Cardiac Sonographer

$5,000Sign-On Bonus(taxable)AvailableFull-time,40 Hours/weekMonday - Friday, Variable Day ShiftTravel RequiredOn-Call Rotation Required Summary Performs complete non-invasive transthoracic echocardiographic studies, assists with various echocardiographic procedures. Responsibilities Performs complete non-invasive transthoracic echocardiographic studies, assists with various echocardiographic procedures. Assists the physician with transesophageal, intraoperative, contrast, and, if designated, fetal echocardiography. Functions independently and provides applicable data regarding cardiac anatomy and hemodynamics to assist the cardiologist in the diagnosis of congenital heart defects. Uses a variety of equipment necessary to perform testing. Demonstrates the ability to assess patient status and identify each patient's specific age requirements. Is available for call 24 hours a day on a rotational basis after appropriate training/orientation period. Works at remote clinic facilities. Other duties as required. Other information: Technical Expertise Experience in clinical setting performing echocardiograms is required. Experience interacting with a variety of people and ages in a helpful manner, with understanding of growth and development specific to that age is preferred. Experience in healthcare is preferred. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Education and Experience Education: Associate's degree in allied health profession required; Bachelor's degree preferred. Certification: ARDMS RDCS pediatric registry within two years of hire. An appropriate credential in echocardiography from ARDMS or CCI is required. A credential in pediatric echocardiography is preferred. Successful completion of an ultrasound or CVT program accredited by CAAHEP or another nationally recognized accrediting body is required. Basic Life Support Certification is required. Years of experience supervising: None. Full Time

FTE: 1.000000