Cardiac Sonographer

marshallmedical; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Marshall Medical Center is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer II to perform advanced echocardiography and help evaluate heart structures and function. You will work with cardiologists to provide diagnostic information, maintain image quality, and stay current with new ultrasound techniques and technologies.

Responsibilities include operating echo equipment, educating patients, and ensuring their comfort and safety during procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program or equivalent education that meets credentialing requirements.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) certification required. Current BLS certification.
• Minimum 2 years of cardiac sonographer experience. Proficiency in transesophageal and stress echocardiograms preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, time management, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced heart ultrasound procedures to evaluate heart anatomy and function.
• Analyze ultrasound data to aid diagnosis and ensure high-quality images.
• Operate and maintain ultrasound equipment and stay updated on new techniques.
• Educate patients and ensure comfort and safety during procedures.
• Collaborate with cardiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide diagnostic information.

Job description

Department:

Cardiac Services - Echo Lab Shift:

Primarily Days (United States of America) Employee Type:

Regular - Per Diem

Per Diem Type (if applicable):

Non-RN Per Diem 1

Minimum Pay Range:

$50.45 - $60.54

POSITION SUMMARY

The Cardiac Sonographer II performs advanced heart ultrasound procedures to evaluate heart structures and blood flow. This role follows departmental protocols and organizational policies. Key responsibilities include conducting detailed heart ultrasound exams to assess heart anatomy and function, analyzing ultrasound data to help diagnose heart conditions, ensuring high-quality images through careful technique, working with cardiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide diagnostic information, staying updated on new ultrasound techniques and technologies, operating and maintaining ultrasound equipment, and educating patients while ensuring their comfort and safety during procedures.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Licensure/Certification: Graduate from an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program or equivalent education that meets the credentialing requirement pathway required

Knowledge/Experience

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) certification required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the Red Cross or American Heart Association required. Minimum 2 years of cardiac sonographer experience required. Ability to perform transesophageal Echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, complex adult transthoracic echocardiograms, bubble studies, ultrasound enhancing agent studies, AV and VV optimization, and compose preliminary reports are all preferred skills to possess.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people. Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work. Working knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and picture archive and communication system (PACS). Must be able to work independently, as well as part of a team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions. Ability to physically transport echo machine throughout the hospital