Cardiac Ultrasound Specialist

Charleston Area Medical Center; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston Area Medical Center conducts Ultrasound Cardiac imaging and EKG support at Memorial Hospital. The role focuses on quality ultrasound scans for cardiology diagnoses and assists with Holter monitoring, stress testing, and patient care internal to the hospital setting.

The position requires formal training in ultrasound with associated clinical duties; hospital experience in imaging and patient interaction is preferred.

Qualifications

• Formal education in ultrasound or related field preferred.
• Competency in performing ultrasound procedures and interpreting results.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality ultrasound images for use by the Cardiologist in the diagnosis and management of cardiac patients.
• Assist EKG Technicians in Holter Monitor scanning and stress testing.
• Maintain records of exams with diagnoses and identify abnormalities.
• Schedule or supervise patient scheduling and obtain medical history.
• Assist physicians and patients during stress/Echocardiograms and obtain adequate ultrasound images.
• Prepare patients and provide quality signals for TCD examinations; assist nursing/physician as needed.
• Gain intravenous access for UEA and bubble studies as ordered by physician.

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Charleston Area Medical Center conducts Ultrasound Cardiac imaging and EKG support at Memorial Hospital. The role focuses on quality ultrasound scans for cardiology diagnoses and assists with Holter monitoring, stress testing, and patient care internal to the hospital setting.

The position requires formal training in ultrasound with associated clinical duties; hospital experience in imaging and patient interaction is preferred.