Cardiac Echo Specialist — PRN

Liberty Hospital; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

KU Medical Center is seeking a part-time Cardiac Sonographer to perform echocardiography, including routine and complex studies, and assist cardiologists with image acquisition and interpretation.

Requirements include a high school diploma; BLS; RDCS or RCS credentialing preferred or in progress; training or certification in IV and UEA administration is a plus; on-call coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Preferred accreditation in cardiac ultrasound/echocardiography.
• Training or certification in IV and UEA administration.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history and verify exam alignment with indications.
• Ensure patient comfort and explain procedures.
• Perform routine and complex cardiac echocardiography including stress tests.
• Assist physician with image acquisition and interpretation.
• Maintain equipment logs and participate in quality improvement.
• Train students and residents in cardiovascular ultrasound.

Skills

Patient communication

Safety and comfort

Adapt protocol to patient

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Accredited cardiac ultrasound/echocardiography program

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

TEE imaging

IV/UEA administration

Job description

KU Medical Center is seeking a part-time Cardiac Sonographer to perform echocardiography, including routine and complex studies, and assist cardiologists with image acquisition and interpretation.

Requirements include a high school diploma; BLS; RDCS or RCS credentialing preferred or in progress; training or certification in IV and UEA administration is a plus; on-call coverage may be required.