Cardiac Ultrasound Specialist — RDCS/RVT Preferred

University of South Alabama Health System; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Alabama Health System seeks a skilled echocardiography technician to perform two-dimensional ultrasound and Doppler studies of cardiac and vascular structures. You will obtain velocities, measurements, and provide preliminary reports to physicians per department protocols.

Responsibilities include equipment operation, documentation in medical records, and collaboration with RNs and physicians.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of an approved cardiac or vascular training program required.
• 2 years of cardiac or vascular ultrasound experience required.
• RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) upon hire required.
• RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) upon hire required.
• RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer) upon hire required.
• RVS (Registered Vascular Sonographer) upon hire required.
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform two-dimensional ultrasound and Doppler flow analyses of cardiac and vascular structures using ultrasound equipment.
• Obtain and record velocities and measurements according to procedure protocols.
• Provide accurate preliminary reports to physicians on echocardiography and vascular studies.
• Maintain documentation of procedures and patient demographics.
• Assist in procedures and participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

CPR (AHA)

Patient care

Ultrasound operation

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

RDCS

RVT

RCS

RVS

HS Diploma or equivalent

Cardiac/vascular training

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

EMR systems

Job description

University of South Alabama Health System seeks a skilled echocardiography technician to perform two-dimensional ultrasound and Doppler studies of cardiac and vascular structures. You will obtain velocities, measurements, and provide preliminary reports to physicians per department protocols.

Responsibilities include equipment operation, documentation in medical records, and collaboration with RNs and physicians.