Echo Tech

Scotland Health Care System in Laurinburg, North Carolina•Laurinburg, NC

25d

About The Position

Under the broad direction of the Manager and Cardiologist, the staff sonographer will performsonographic examinations for all ages onselective portions of the anatomy as requested by the Physician/Provider. The Staff Sonographer is expected to perform a variety of cardiovascular ultrasound procedures (ETTS, TEES, and Stress echos) with knowledge and ability for the purpose of obtaining diagnostic quality studies. Responsible to obtain patient history and appropriate clinical data to aid in proper diagnostic correlation. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be able to work scheduled and "On-Call" hours, if necessary.

Requirements

Graduate of AMA accredited Sonography program or equivalent.
Eligible for, or possession of, a validRegistered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)orRegisteredCardiacSonographer(RCS)certification.
One to three years' experience as a sonographer preferred.
Must have an understanding of pathology, including a knowledge of diseases, anomalies and abnormalities which influence performance of procedures.
Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Must be able to communicate with patients, customers, other departments, and Physicians in an articulate manner.
Diplomacy, tact, and a positive approach to problem solving are required to be successful.
Organizational skills are a must.
Fosters a teamwork environment.

Nice To Haves

RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) through ARDMS or RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer) through CCI
ACLS
Facility Acquired Information System

Responsibilities

Performsonographic examinations for all ages onselective portions of the anatomy as requested by the Physician/Provider.
Perform a variety of cardiovascular ultrasound procedures (ETTS, TEES, and Stress echos) with knowledge and ability for the purpose of obtaining diagnostic quality studies.
Obtain patient history and appropriate clinical data to aid in proper diagnostic correlation.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Must be able to work scheduled and "On-Call" hours, if necessary.