Cardiac Sonographer Registered - Southside Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Petersburg, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Bon Secours is a faith-based and patient-focused organization dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of all people in mind, body, and spirit through exceptional patient care. This role requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence, and respect. The Cardiac Sonographer performs diagnostic, non-invasive and invasive cardiac exams on patients using ultrasound testing equipment to evaluate the heart. The testing modalities include Transthoracic Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography, and Cardiac Stress testing.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (required)
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in an applied health science field with a concentration in cardiovascular technology, ultrasonography or other related study
Minimum of one year of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience
Picture archiving communication system (PACS) experience

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic echocardiography examinations using ultrasound testing equipment to evaluate the heart during Transthoracic Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography, and Cardiac Stress testing examinations.
Demonstrates ability to proficiently perform non-invasive and invasive cardiac exams.
Demonstrate knowledge of cardiac anatomy, exam procedures, and interpretation of results.
Prepares and monitors patients before and during procedures.
Utilizes the hospital electronic medical record to review patient information and document any critical findings.
On call hours required.