Registered Cardiovascular Technologist | Singing River Cardiology Clinic - Ocean Springs and Biloxi

Singing River Health System • Ocean Springs, MS

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Cardiovascular Technologist provides diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The technologist completes cardiac and vascular procedures in accordance with the departmental policy and procedure manual, Singing River Health System policies and procedures, and applicable accreditation and governing guidance for health care employees. The position serves Singing River Cardiology locations in Biloxi and Ocean Springs and reports to the Practice Administrator. It has no supervisory responsibilities.

The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The work is moderately active and includes moving around the office and facility and traveling to another facility within the SRHS service area. The employee must safely handle supplies, equipment, and patients, and may be exposed to body fluids, sputum, and tissues that may carry infectious disease. Schedule changes, including changes to days off, shifts, or weekends, may occur according to hospital needs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Diagnostic Sonography.
• Hold an active registry in good standing as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
• Complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• Maintain the required continuing medical education for each credential held, in accordance with registry requirements.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, assessment, and decision-making abilities.
• Possess emotional stability for high-stress situations and the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, pay close attention to detail, and multitask in complex situations.
• Possess customer service skills, professional etiquette, computer proficiency, and keyboard proficiency.
• Be able to meet the physical demands of the role, including extended activity, patient and equipment handling, repetitive hand and wrist movements, and visual and auditory tasks.
• Be able to work assigned schedules, with the understanding that days off, shifts, or weekends may change according to hospital needs.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification preferred.
• At least two years of experience as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures.
• Complete cardiac and vascular procedures in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform duties according to Singing River Health System policies and procedures and applicable accreditation and governing guidance.
• Safely move, lift, and handle supplies, equipment, and patients.
• Maintain the minimum continuing medical education requirements for each credential held.
• Use computers and office technology, including telephone, fax, MS Outlook, and Word.
• Communicate and maintain collaborative working relationships across SRHS and with other organizations.

What This Job Offers

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