Cardiac Sonographer

Job Description

Job Title: Cardiac Sonographer

Department: Imaging

Location: SCHI – Brighton

Hours Per Week: 16 Hours per Week

Schedule: Monday – Friday

SUMMARY:

Performs medically prescribed diagnostic echocardiographic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics, utilizing various modes and techniques, including but not limited to 2-dimensional, M-Mode, color flow, pulse wave, and continuous wave Doppler, in accordance with accepted protocols.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Able to appropriately determine the clinical question being addressed:
• Reviews the patient’s chart and history
• Refers to the physician, as needed
• Utilizes imaging protocols established by the American Society of Echocardiography, ICAEL Echo Standards.
• Enters patient demographics on the ultrasound machine.
• Utilizes proper patient positioning techniques to obtain optimal image
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate OR Bachelor’s Degree in Ultrasound is required.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior Sonographer experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M – Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

PAY RANGE: $36.00 – $50.00