Cardiac Ultrasonographer

Overview:

WissenCare is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. This client is a locally based, nonprofit healthcare organization. Their health system includes two hospitals, a 100provider primary and specialty care medical group, a cancer center; and a new medical fitness center.

Job Title: Cardiac Ultrasonographer

Location: Johnson City, NY, 13790

Duration: 3 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Shift: Day Rotational

Job Description:

• To ensure that Cardiology services rendered (the evaluation and treatment of patients) are completed in a timely, accurate, and reliable manner.
• Those serviced include inpatients and outpatients, Client staff and employees, as well as affiliated Client community groups as needed.
• Priority is given to services which directly affect patients and supervised staff.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs cardiac ultrasound exams that are used to evaluate cardiac structure and function to include 2D, M-mode, doppler color, TEE and stress echo.
• Interprets exams for preliminary report in an attempt to identify critically abnormal findings and brings this information to the physician's attention.
• Cleans and disinfects TEE probe in accordance with infection control standards.
• Records and reports the results of all procedures.
• Responds to calls for "stat/emergency echos" during hours when employee is not regularly scheduled.
• Maintains accurate and appropriate records.
• Abides by Service Delivery Standards.
• Will perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Attention to Detail.
• Collaboration.
• Continuous Learning H.
• Initiative.
• Judgement/Critical Thinking.
• Problem Solving.
• Quality.
• Reliability.
• Technical Expertise.

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Education:

• Associate s degree from an accredited school for Cardiac Ultrasonography.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• RDMS Certification from ARDMS or RCS from CCI is required.
• BLS Certification (AHA, HSI, or American Red Cross).

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) via the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) via the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).

WissenCare Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.