Cardiac Sonographer Full time

Job Summary

A healthcare professional specially trained to use imaging technology for diagnosing heart problems in patients. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes. Essential Functions - Oversee the performance of echocardiogram tests to obtain crucial data about patients. - Oversee the analysis of blood flow, valve function, and chamber size to determine the overall heart condition. - May assist physicians in diagnosing patients with heart conditions. - Accurately record patient data and test results. - Oversee the handling of administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments or the cleaning equipment. - May operate ultrasound equipment to capture moving 2-D or 3-D images of the heart and its chambers.

Qualifications

Education Bachelor's Degree Radiologic Technology required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Fetal Echocardiography Specialty [FE] - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) preferred Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer [RDCS] - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) preferred Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer [RDMS] - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) preferred Certified Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) preferred Experience Two (2) years of cardiovascular imaging experience. 2-3 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Demonstrate advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and disease. - Ability to operate ultrasound equipment utilizing a variety of possible techniques, including M-mode, two-dimensional, pulsed and continuous wave Doppler flow mapping. - Ability to perform examinations, recognizing the significance of all structures that are visualized, differentiating artifacts from appropriate images, while recognizing the limitations of equipment and utilizing knowledge of anatomy and physiology. - Ability to perform echo and vascular sonography studies including complex studies: stress echocardiography, dobutamine echocardiography, and transesophageal echocardiography examinations. - Demonstrate flexibility performing tests/scans in a variety of clinical environments. - Ability to educate patients and families of safe and appropriate testing; thoroughly explaining procedures, answering questions and calming concerns. - Ability to make knowledgeable clinical assessments and judgments.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Work Location

81 Highland Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement

North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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