Cardiac Sonographer I - PD - All - Echocardiography @ MV

El Camino Health; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

El Camino Health is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer I to perform ultrasound studies on inpatients and outpatients, applying imaging care principles under supervision. The role may require weekend, holiday, and on-call rotation and occasional campus rotation.

Ideal candidates hold a CAAHEP-accredited credential, an AA/AS degree, and relevant acute care experience. RDCS/RCS or fetal/pediatric credentials are preferred for advancement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Cardiac Sonography program accredited by CAAHEP.
• Minimum AA/AS degree required.
• Experience in acute care hospital setting preferred.
• Experience performing Adult TTE, TEE, or Adult Stress Echocardiograms.

Skills

Cardiac imaging experience

Transesophageal echocardiography

Adult echocardiography

Education

AA/AS degree in related field

Job description

El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen.

Applicants MUST apply for position(s) by submitting a separate application for each individual job posting number they are interested in being considered for.

FTE

0

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours

0

Work Shift

All Shifts: 8 hours

Job Description

The Cardiac Sonographer I performs studies on outpatients and inpatients within the Sonographer Scope of Practice and according to incumbent’s level of expertise/experience. The sonographer applies the principles of assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and modifying patient imaging care as an active, continuous process. Assists with invasive procedures and performs basic vascular exams.

Schedule requires possible rotation for weekend, holiday and call coverage and may include rotation to other campus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Cardiac Sonography Program accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
2. Holds minimum AA/AS degree
3. Prior experience in acute care hospital setting preferred
4. Experience performing Adult Transthoracic, Transesophageal, or Adult Stress Echocardiograms

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• Current BLS certification
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) in Adult Echocardiography (AE) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or registered within 4 months from date of hire
• RDCS – Fetal (FE) or Pediatric (PE) preferred
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or (RVS) preferred

Salary Range:

$74.40 - $98.88 USD Hour

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.

Medium Work - Requires standing the majority of the shift with the ability to lift up to 35 lbs. frequently. Work involves sitting, kneeling, climbing and squatting. - (Physical Requirements-United States of America)

An Equal Opportunity Employer: El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.