Cardiac Sonographer

Joint Township District Memorial Hospital; St. Marys (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Lake Health System in Georgia is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to perform transthoracic echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, and assist with transesophageal echocardiograms. You will also prepare and analyze Holter monitoring and assist with stress testing and EKGs.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, graduate from a Cardiac Sonography program, and obtain RDCS or RCS within 12 months, plus BLS. At least one year of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a credentialed Cardiac Sonography program.
• Required to be a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) within 12 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform transthoracic and stress echocardiograms and assist with transesophageal echocardiograms.
• Hook up and scan Holter monitors and assist with stress testing.
• Perform EKGs and recognize arrhythmias and potential hazards.

Skills

Rhythm recognition

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Cardiac Sonography program graduate

Tools

Echo equipment

EKG equipment

Holter monitor hookup

Job description

Hours of JobFull time, 72 hours per pay period.Dayshift, start times between 0600-0730Every 4th weekendEvery 4th holidayDuties and Key ResponsibilitiesMaintains knowledge and skills to perform Transthoracic echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms and assists with Transesophageal echocardiograms.Maintains knowledge and skills to perform holter monitor hook-up and scanning.Maintains knowledge and skills to perform or assist with all forms of Stress testing.Maintains knowledge and skills to perform EKGs.Maintains knowledge and skills to recognize arrhythmias and potential hazards associated with the arrhythmias.Submits studies to physicians for interpretation and collaborates with interpreting physicians.Performs other duties as assigned.RequirementsPossess basic skills needed for rhythm recognition and basic computer skills.Good interpersonal skills in dealing with patients, employees, peers, physicians, and outside regulatory agencies.Education/CertificationsEducation requirements are High school diploma and Graduate of a credentialed school for Cardiac Sonography.Required to be a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) (Credentialed by Cardiovascular Credentialing, Inc.) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (Credentialed by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) or obtains one of the above credentials within 12 months of hire.Basic Life Support obtained from AHA recognized program, or obtains within 3 months.ExperienceA minimum of one-year experience as Cardiac Sonographer or a graduate of a Cardiac Sonographers program is required.Grand Lake Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. GLHS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all of our locations. In addition, Grand Lake Health System is an At-Will Employment employer.