Cardiac Sonographer I, II or III (Acute Care, Adult and Pediatric Echo)

Sutter Health • Sacramento, CA

314d • $59 - $74

About The Position

Performs diagnostic cardiac sonography procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with policies, values and mission of the organization. Responsible for commonly performed echocardiography procedures with consistent proficiency. Procedures include: - two dimensional transthoracic echocardiograms - exercise/dobutamine stress echocardiograms - agitated saline (bubble) studies - UEA (ultrasound enhancing agent) echocardiograms. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program.
• Level II: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS AE for adult or RDCS PE for pediatric).
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider.
• Level III BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience for Level II.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience for Level III.

Nice To Haves

• Intermediate knowledge of diagnostic cardiac sonography principles.
• Experience responding to traumas and various hospital emergencies.
• Proficient in performing cardiac sonographic examinations.
• Solid understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and related information systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic cardiac sonography procedures.
• Conduct two dimensional transthoracic echocardiograms.
• Perform exercise/dobutamine stress echocardiograms.
• Conduct agitated saline (bubble) studies.
• Perform UEA (ultrasound enhancing agent) echocardiograms.
• Adhere to local/state/federal regulations and policies.
• Ensure patient privacy and safety.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Pay range of $59.97 to $74.94 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree