Cardiac Sonographer (PRN/Resource)

Northside Hospital Inc.; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. in Duluth, GA, seeks an experienced echocardiography professional to perform 2-D, M-mode, color flow mapping and Doppler studies for adults and geriatric patients. You will work with the cardiology team to provide high-quality imaging and accurate measurements.

The role requires RDCS/ARDMS credentials or equivalent (RCS/RCCS or CRCS), ACS, and current BLS certification. You will also maintain performance improvement documentation per IAC and participate in continuing

Qualifications

• RDCS/ARDMS credentials are required.
• RCS/RCCS (CCI) or CRCS (Sonography Canada) credentials are required.
• ACS (CCI) credential is required.
• American Heart Association BLS certification is required.
• Graduate of an accredited sonography or cardiovascular technology program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs 2-D, M-mode, color flow mapping and cardiac Doppler echocardiography tests on adult and geriatric patients.
• Maintains performance improvement documentation in cardiac and ultrasound in accordance with IAC.

Education

RDCS (ARDMS)

RCS or RCCS (CCI)

CRCS (Sonography Canada)

ACS (CCI)

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Performs 2-D, M-mode, color flow mapping and cardiac Doppler echocardiography tests on the adult and geriatric patient population. Responsible for maintaining performance improvement documentation in cardiac and ultrasound in accordance with IAC.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• An appropriate credential in echocardiography:
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Canadian Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CRCS), Sonography Canada
• Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification

PREFERRED

• Membership in professional society or societies related to the field of sonography.
• Graduate of an accredited sonography or cardiovascular technology program.

Work Hours:

Varies