Cardiac Sonographer (Healthcare)

Job Description

The Cardiac Sonographer II performs studies on outpatients and inpatients within the Echocardiographer Scope of Practice and according to incumbent's level of expertise/experience. The sonographer applies the principles of assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and modifying patient imaging care as an active, continuous process.  Assists with invasive procedures and performs basic and advanced echocardiographic exams. Schedule requires possible rotation for weekend, holiday and call coverage and may include rotation to other campus.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate of Cardiac Sonography Program accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

2. Holds minimum AA/AS degree

3. Minimum 3 years sonographer experience, preferably in an acute care hospital setting

4. Experience performing Adult Transthoracic, and assisting in Transesophageal, or Adult Stress Echocardiograms

5. Advanced Cardiac Sonographer, trained and passed competency in performing hands on Transesophageal Echocardiography scanning under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist in the Perioperative environment. 1 year of experience (following competency check off); or equivalent outside experience and competency check off at ECH  

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• Current BLS certification

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) in Adult Echocardiography (AE) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 3 years sonographer experience, preferably in an acute care hospital setting
• Experience performing Adult Transthoracic,  and assisting in Transesophageal, or Adult Stress Echocardiograms
• Advanced Cardiac Sonographer, trained and passed competency in performing hands on Transesophageal Echocardiography scanning under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist in the Perioperative environment. 1 year of experience (following competency check off); or equivalent outside experience and competency check off at ECH

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Experience performing Adult Transthoracic,  and assisting in Transesophageal, or Adult Stress Echocardiograms
• Advanced Cardiac Sonographer, trained and passed competency in performing hands on Transesophageal Echocardiography scanning under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist in the Perioperative environment. 1 year of experience (following competency check off); or equivalent outside experience and competency check off at ECH

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of Cardiac Sonography Program accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
• Holds minimum AA/AS degree

Salary Range:

$74.96 - $95.26 USD Hourly