Cardiac Sonographer - Research

Cardiac Sonographer II

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The Cardiac Sonographer II is responsible for independently performing comprehensive echocardiograms, including bubble studies, stress echo, dobutamine echo, complex congenital echo, and pediatric echo, in hospital-based and/or outpatient settings. In Pediatrics, this also involves independently performing comprehensive echocardiographic studies in patients with congenital and structurally abnormal hearts, including pediatric, post-operative, adult congenital, and fetal populations. As such, this role requires advanced knowledge of congenital anatomy, surgical repairs, and age-dependent physiology, and directly supports high-acuity diagnostic and clinical decision-making. The sonographer is expected to understand the patient's exam rationale, acquire high-quality diagnostic images, and provide accurate preliminary findings in a timely manner. The sonographer may be responsible for training other sonographers and may be an on-site resource to troubleshoot challenges. The sonographer may assist with Joint Commission regulations and ensure accreditation readiness. The sonographer will comply with patient privacy and safety guidelines and adhere to departmental and hospital policies. For NH sites, a Medical Imaging License through the state's OPLC is required upon hire.

Perform all Cardiac Sonographer I responsibilities.

Perform Stress and Dobutamine echo.

Perform echoes on all complex patients (ICU, ECMO, LVAD, bedside, STAT) with assistance.

pediatrics, research).

Collaborate with research staff to collect and document echocardiographic data for clinical studies.

Provide full assistance for TEE (community sites only).

May serve as an Epic/PACS superuser and as a liaison with leads and managers.

Education Associate's Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonographer preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Registered Cardiac Sonographer [RCS] - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer [RDCS] - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) required Basic Life Support [BLS] - Generic - HR Only required Experience Sonographer experience 2-3 years preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - High degree of technical expertise. - Builds upon foundational skills to perform procedures, contribute to clinical improvement initiatives, and support the professional development of junior staff with little assistance.

Additional Job Details (if applicable) PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A PER DIEM POSITION, AND HOURS WILL VARY. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A PER DIEM ROLE.