Cardiac Sonographer I - ART Echo-1

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a sonographer to perform ultrasound imaging to assist physicians in diagnosing and monitoring various conditions.

The role requires graduation from a diagnostic medical sonography program, ARDMS certification, and BLS certification, with 0-2 years of experience preferred. This is an hourly pay position with a 40-hour work week.

Join an institution known for patient care and research excellence in Charleston.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• 0-2 years of work experience in sonography.
• ARDMS certification and BLS certification are required.

Skills

ARDMS Certification

BLS Certification

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Education

Graduation from a school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Job description

Job Description Summary

A sonographer uses ultrasound high-frequency sound waves to take images of the body's internal organs and tissues to assist doctors with diagnosing and monitoring a variety of conditions and diseases. A sonographer is also known as a diagnostic medical sonographer or an ultrasound technician.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000408

Job Details

Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-28 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift

Job Description

A sonographer uses ultrasound high-frequency sound waves to take images of the body's internal organs and tissues to assist doctors with diagnosing and monitoring a variety of conditions and diseases. A sonographer is also known as a diagnostic medical sonographer or an ultrasound technician.

Additional Job Description

Education: Graduation from a school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Work Experience 0-2 years. Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Physical Requirements

Mobility & Posture Standing: Continuous Sitting: Continuous Walking: Continuous Climbing stairs: Infrequent Working indoors: Continuous Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent Working from elevated areas: Frequent Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent Kneeling: Infrequent Bending at the waist: Continuous Twisting at the waist: Frequent Squatting: Frequent Manual Dexterity & Strength Pinching operations: Frequent Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous Reaching overhead: Frequent Reaching in all directions: Continuous Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous Full use of both legs: Continuous Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent Lifting & Force Requirements Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36": Infrequent Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent Examples: Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force Vision & Sensory Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous Color discrimination: Continuous Depth perception: Continuous Peripheral vision: Continuous Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous Tactile sensory function: Continuous Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous Selected Positions: Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous Respirator use qualification: Continuous Work Environment & Conditions Effective stress management: Continuous Rotating shifts: Frequent Overtime as required: Frequent Latex-safe environment: Continuous

Work Environment

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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About Us

Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills.

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MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients.

MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children's Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & Team Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designated hospitals in South Carolina.