Cardiac Sonographer-Registered - Cardiology-Walnut Creek - Full Time - 8 Hour - Days
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of the site Physician, provides health care services to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of disease by performing outpatient echocardiogram, Transthoracic and Stress echocardiography. Produces images of heart muscle and functioning by setting-up ultrasound equipment; attaching electrodes to chest and equipment; operating and adjusting equipment; recording cardiac data and measurements; protecting and helping patients. Processes echo reports in computerized records, including calculations. Meets IAC standards for all echocardiography. Assists with training of sonography staff and students. Uses Electronic Health Records for scheduling, , starting and ending procedures, documentation and reviewing patient records as needed.
Requirements
- Completion of Sonography Program - Required
- BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association - Required
- RDCS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography - required or RCS Registered Cardiac Sonographer - CCI Cardiovascular Credentialing International - required
- Must be able to type 60 WPM with minimum errors.
- Proficient in adult Transthoracic, Stress echocardiography, and EKG hook up.
- Familiarity with medical terminology.
- Good organizational, grammatical and communication skills.
- Ability to work with a variety of ultrasound equipment.
Responsibilities
- performing outpatient echocardiogram, Transthoracic and Stress echocardiography
- Produces images of heart muscle and functioning by setting-up ultrasound equipment; attaching electrodes to chest and equipment; operating and adjusting equipment; recording cardiac data and measurements; protecting and helping patients.
- Processes echo reports in computerized records, including calculations.
- Meets IAC standards for all echocardiography.
- Assists with training of sonography staff and students.
- Uses Electronic Health Records for scheduling, , starting and ending procedures, documentation and reviewing patient records as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
