DE - Cardiac Sonographer - Willmington

Wilmington Hospital•Wilmington, DE

33d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time position offers an opportunity to work in a caring environment dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare. The Cardiac Sonographer will perform diagnostic echocardiography procedures to assist in the diagnosis of cardiovascular conditions, collaborating closely with physicians and contributing to the education of students and fellows in cardiology.

Requirements

Graduate of a medical diagnostic ultrasound program or related allied health profession; equivalent training may also be accepted.
Registry-eligible new graduates must sit for the registry exam within the first year of employment and achieve either RDCS or RCS certification.
CPR certification required.
Registered or registry-eligible in cardiac sonography, with certification expected to be achieved within one year of employment.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical examination is required.

Nice To Haves

Perform pediatric echocardiography if qualified.

Responsibilities

Perform cardiac ultrasound procedures as requested by physicians.
Document clinical history and provide impressions of images obtained during examinations.
Assist cardiologists in obtaining images and operating equipment during transesophageal echocardiography.
Instruct cardiac ultrasound students and cardiology fellows during their clinical practice.
Participate in on-call scheduling for off-hours and weekends.
Perform pediatric echocardiography if qualified.
Demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to care for patients across various age groups, including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.