Cardiac Sonographer PRN

London Health Sciences Centre • San Antonio, TX

3d

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrates technical expertise in the operation of all equipment utilized in the non-invasive cardiology laboratory. Ensures quality, efficiency, and safety in performance of all patient procedures. Has knowledge of thoracic anatomy, especially heart position; of dynamic internal structural anatomy of heart and component functions; of Cardiac pathology and how it alters heart position and internal structural detail. Knows basic principles of M-Mode, 2-Dimensional and Doppler Ultrasound. Is capable of interrelating knowledge of cardiac anatomy and pathology to that concerning the operation of ultrasonography to produce diagnostic quality 2-D images and doppler frequency shift recordings.

Requirements

• An American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or Cardiovascular Credentialing International credential is required.
• New graduates must complete these required credentials within six months of hire.
• New graduates pending required credentials will work under the supervision of a registered Cardiac Sonographer.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree in related field is preferred.
• One year in the performance of Echocardiographs and Doppler Ultrasound; working experience in EKG's, Holter Monitoring, and scanning, and exercise tolerance tests is desirable.
• Two or more years of preferred experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates technical expertise in the operation of all equipment utilized in the non-invasive cardiology laboratory.
• Ensures quality, efficiency, and safety in performance of all patient procedures.
• Has knowledge of thoracic anatomy, especially heart position; of dynamic internal structural anatomy of heart and component functions; of Cardiac pathology and how it alters heart position and internal structural detail.
• Knows basic principles of M-Mode, 2-Dimensional and Doppler Ultrasound.
• Is capable of interrelating knowledge of cardiac anatomy and pathology to that concerning the operation of ultrasonography to produce diagnostic quality 2-D images and doppler frequency shift recordings.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees