Cardiac Sonographer

Joint Township District Memorial Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Joint Township District Memorial Hospital is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to perform transthoracic echocardiograms, stress tests, and related duties in a patient-focused hospital setting. You will maintain knowledge and skills for echocardiography, holter monitoring, and EKGs, while collaborating with interpreting physicians.

A Registered Cardiac Sonographer credential or RDCS is required or must be obtained within 12 months of hire, along with BLS certification within 3 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; graduate of credentialed Cardiac Sonography program.
• Must be registered or obtain one of the credentials within 12 months.
• Basic Life Support certification either obtained or within 3 months.
• Minimum 1 year experience as Cardiac Sonographer or graduate of a program.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist with transthoracic echocardiograms and stress echocardiograms.
• Assist with transesophageal echocardiograms.
• Perform Holter hookup/scanning.
• Perform or assist with stress testing.
• Perform EKGs.
• Recognize arrhythmias and hazards.
• Submit studies for interpretation and collaborate with physicians.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Rhythm recognition

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Graduate of credentialed Cardiac Sonography program

Job description

Hours of Job

• Full time, 72 hours per pay period.
• Dayshift, start times between 0600-0730
• Every 4th weekend
• Every 4th holiday

Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Maintains 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.

Requirements

• Possess 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/Certifications

• Education 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.

Experience

• A 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.