Cardiovascular Sonographer I - Echo

CommonSpirit Health • Santa Maria, CA

22h

About The Position

In keeping with the Dignity Health core values, perform diagnostic medical sonographic procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision to technical detail. Perform a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement, with ingenuity and initiative. Assume responsibility for specific diagnostic Echocardiographic procedures as required.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of cardiac or cardiovascular technology program.
• Must have recent (within the last 6 months) hands on scanning experience either as an echocardiography student or as a sonographer.
• A.S. degree and/or graduate of an accredited school of cardiac or cardiovascular technology program.
• Zero (0) to three (3) years of experience in cardiac ultrasound procedures.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) within 12 - months.
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI (RCS) within 12 - months.
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR).
• Well versed in both general anatomy, as well as physiology.
• Demonstrates knowledge of (must be familiar with) all Echocardiography procedures.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with patients, staff and physicians.
• Work independently and be a functional team member in a team oriented environment.
• Self motivated and able to achieve results through good organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• B.S. degree and/or graduate of an accredited school of cardiac or cardiovascular technology program.
• Recent acute care experience performing cardiac ultrasound procedures.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo (RDCSAE).

Responsibilities

• Transfers and positions patients.
• Performs Echocardiographic procedures in accordance with department standards and in keeping with the orders of the referring physician.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Echocardiographic protocols and the ability to accurately apply principles to work.
• Interviews patients for pertinent medical history and obtains consents on patients prior to performing studies as required.
• Uses sterile technique and prevents cross-contamination.
• Orders and maintains supplies at an acceptable level in assigned area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree