Sonographer I-Cardiac
About The Position
Qualified to survey and assess the anatomy and pathophysiology of the heart and great vessels by the use of cardiac ultrasound in the adult and/or pediatric patient. Must possess the technical knowledge and creative ability to manipulate and use ultrasound instruments to produce clinically useful diagnostic information. Must possess knowledge and background in ultrasound physics, instrumentation and clinical utility. Must possess knowledge of anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics and pathology of the cardiovascular system. Performs adult and/or pediatric trans-thoracic echocardiograms, trans-esophageal echocardiograms, and stress echocardiograms.
Requirements
- Graduate of, or currently enrolled in, an allied health program is required.
- Certification as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from the American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers (ARDMS) OR a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) is required.
- Must be eligible to sit for the RDCS or RCS exam AND must obtain registry within 6 months of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
Nice To Haves
- Associates degree in allied health, applied science or completion of certificate program is preferred.
- Experience in sonography/ultrasound is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs adult and/or pediatric trans-thoracic echocardiograms, trans-esophageal echocardiograms, and stress echocardiograms.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
- Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
- Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
- Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
- Wellness program with incentives
- employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage
- flexible spending accounts
- employee assistance program
- ID theft coverage
- colleague rewards and recognition program
- discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
