Cardiac Sonographer - Days - 7 on/7 off

UAB St. Vincent's•Pell City, AL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs diagnostic cardiac and vascular ultrasound procedures in accordance with accepted protocols, producing quality images for interpretation. Sets up and adjusts equipment and manually maneuvers transducers to conduct exams. Performs routine and complex studies and assists with cardiac and/or vascular imaging procedures. Applies safety standards and quality-control procedures, recognizes significant structures, artifacts, pathology, and equipment limitations, and helps ensure equipment functions properly. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel and locks or tags out equipment when appropriate. Ensures high-quality images and documentation, including correct lead markers and patient data/history, are promptly submitted to PACS. Helps maintain a clean and orderly department and complies with regulatory requirements. Other duties may be assigned. The position is based at UAB St. Vincent’s St. Clair and follows a 7-on/7-off schedule, 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. A $5,000 bonus is listed. Benefits for eligible positions include generous paid time off, paid parental leave, an Associate Assistance Program, and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

BLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross must be obtained within 30 days of hire or job transfer.
One or more accepted credentials are required: CCI Cardiographic Sonographer credential before hire or within 12 months of hire; CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS); ARRT Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography or Sonography before hire or within 12 months of hire; ARDMS Vascular Technologist (VT) before hire; or ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) within 12 months of hire.
High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of experience, or an associate’s degree.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited sonography program.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic cardiac and vascular ultrasound procedures using accepted protocols and provide quality images for interpretation.
Set up and adjust equipment and manually maneuver transducers to perform examinations.
Implement safety standards and perform appropriate quality-control procedures.
Perform routine and complex studies and assist with cardiac and/or vascular imaging procedures.
Recognize significant structures, artifacts, pathology, and equipment limitations.
Ensure equipment is functioning properly; report potential problems or malfunctions and lock/tag out equipment when appropriate.
Promptly submit high-quality images and documentation to PACS, including correct lead markers and patient data/history.
Help maintain cleanliness and order in the department and its procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, and other areas.
Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.