Cardiac Sonographer I

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks a Cardiac Sonographer to perform basic clinical cardiac ultrasound across locations, ensuring age-appropriate imaging and accurate measurements. Requirements include graduation from an accredited ultrasound program, RDMS or CCI certification within 6 months of hire, and Basic Life Support.

Documentation in electronic health records is required. You will support equipment readiness, contribute to quality initiatives, and assist in training

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved and accredited Ultrasound Educational Program.
• RDMS or CCI Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification.

Responsibilities

• Executes basic clinical competence in cardiac sonography across locations and patient types.
• Selects accurate equipment and adjusts factors per patient.
• Applies cardiac sonographic principles with anatomy, physiology, physics, and safety.
• Documents patient care activity in electronic health records.
• Maintains supplies and informs when to reorder equipment; reports issues.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives and training activities.

Skills

Cardiac sonography

RDMS

CCI Certification

BLS

Patient care

Education

Accredited Ultrasound Educational Program

Job description

Job Requirements Primary Responsibilities

• Executes basic clinical competence in cardiac sonography, in all locations, across all patient types. Selects accurate equipment and technical factors on an individual patient basis and demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age of the patient.
• Applies knowledge of cardiac sonographic principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, physics, positioning and patient care skills. Adheres to Joint Commission, State, Federal and departmental regulatory compliance standards.
• Documents accurate patient care activity in various electronic health records systems.
• Ensures a safe and appropriate work environment. Maintains supplies and inventory in area. Informs appropriate colleague when supplies need to be ordered from outside vendors. Documents and reports related equipment/environmental problems in accordance with policy.
• Actively participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and quality. Actively participates in student and employee training and educational activities.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Work Experience

• Graduation from an approved and accredited Ultrasound Educational Program.
• No Experience Required.
• RDMS or CCI Certification within 6 mo. of hire.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification.