Cardiac Sonographer

Johns Hopkins Medicine • Baltimore, MD

2d

About The Position

Position Summary: Cardiac Sonographer I performs an extensive range of cardiac ultrasound studies in the clinical and research settings at various locations. Examinations may include Transthoracic, Exercise, and Pharmacologic Stress Echocardiograms, special procedures including but not limited to echo guided myocardial biopsied, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy studies, and additional procedures as dictated by research protocols and clinical trials. The Cardiac Sonographer I works closely with the Staff Sonographers, Level II and III, Medical Staff, and Investigators to insure all exams are completed according to established policies and procedures. This position will also include clinical instructor responsibilities to the JHH Ultrasound students, and Cardiology Fellows in the Echo Lab. Education: Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Program (CAAHEP) – accredited Diagnostic ultrasound program required. Additional clinical experience or credentials may be considered in lieu of some education.

Requirements

• Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Program (CAAHEP) – accredited Diagnostic ultrasound program required.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by Cardiac Credentialing International (CCI) is required.
• Successful completion of a CAAHEP accredited Diagnostic program required.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) preferred but not required.
• Experience as a Cardiac Sonographer in a hospital based environment or additional experience as a vascular technologist is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performing cardiac ultrasound studies in clinical and research settings
• Performing Transthoracic, Exercise, and Pharmacologic Stress Echocardiograms
• Performing special procedures including echo guided myocardial biopsies and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy studies
• Completing exams according to established policies and procedures
• Serving as a clinical instructor to JHH Ultrasound students and Cardiology Fellows in the Echo Lab

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees