Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiac Services - Echo Lab

Marshall Medical Center • Placerville, CA

2d • $44 - $55

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY Performs adult cardiac ultrasound including the use of color flow and cardiac doppler. Performs all echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE’s) and Dobutamine echocardiograms and submits examinations for Cardiologist interpretation. Submits written interpretation of findings for the cardiologist’s review and may be required to help with stress EKG’s and other cardiac procedures. This position will be expected to float to other Cardiac Services departments within the organization, as needed.

Requirements

• Sonographer 1 - Must be RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) eligible and /or graduate of an ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) approved Ultrasound program.
• Sonographer 2 - Must be a currently registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer; step placement based on relative years of experience.
• Sonographer 3 – Must be a currently registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer with at least 16 years of experience to be considered a Sonographer 3.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the Red Cross or American Heart Association required.
• Must have knowledge of 12 lead EKG.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to physically transport echo machine throughout the hospital.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Team oriented with the ability to assist in developing department goals.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs adult cardiac ultrasound including the use of color flow and cardiac doppler.
• Performs all echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE’s) and Dobutamine echocardiograms and submits examinations for Cardiologist interpretation.
• Submits written interpretation of findings for the cardiologist’s review
• May be required to help with stress EKG’s and other cardiac procedures.
• Float to other Cardiac Services departments within the organization, as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree