Cardiac Sonographer Permanent

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - this health system is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, offering the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the general supervision of the Medical Director of the Echocardiography Lab and the Associate Director of Cardiovascular Diagnostic Services and direct supervision of the Adult Echocardiography Lab Supervisor, performs echocardiographic ultrasound studies on varied patient groups, interprets acquired data, and develops preliminary reports according to departmental procedures and job standards.
Completes job duties with minimal clinical supervision. Works alongside other sonographer staff in a collegial manner to facilitate the completion of scheduled or ordered echocardiographic exams.
Proficient in providing all clinical modalities offered in the Echo Lab. Contributes to the team dynamic through communication, initiative, and productivity.
8:00-4:30 pm M-F with weekend coverage, must rotate on Saturday.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic level 8967 Sonographer classification requirements:

• (RDCS) Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, or (RCS) Registered Cardiac Sonographer, or (RCCS) Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer
• BLS- Basic Life Support required
• Completion/graduation of an approved cardiac sonographer training program
• Flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate shifts and coverage for weekends and holiday work at all UCSF Medical Center locations
• Previous experience performing adult cardiac echocardiograms
• Requires registry through ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI (RCCS, RCS) within 4 months of onboarding
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail

Sr. Level 8966 Sonographer classification requirements: Completion/graduate of an approved cardiac sonographer training program Flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate shifts and coverage for weekends and holiday work at all Medical Center locations Minimum of one (1) year post-graduate experience performing adult cardiac echocardiograms at or in a similar healthcare setting Previous experience performing adult cardiac echocardiograms Current registry through ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI (RCS, RCCS, ACS) BLS- Basic Life Support Graduate of a formal accredited ultrasound training program from an approved school Academic hospital experience Experience with congenital heart disease patients and/or HCM patients Prefer adult congenital, structural heart, heart and lung transplant, and advanced heart failure experience. Experience with VAD, ECMO, TAVR, Mitra-Clip, and other advanced therapies. Prefer EPIC EMR and Syngo Dynamics system experience Requirements • COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills. Participates in relevant continuing education programs. Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients. Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise. A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital. Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.

ABOUT HEALTHCARE STAFFING PLUS

Healthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY. With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism. Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop.