Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

Nance Staffing; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer to provide diagnostic services in a hospital setting. The role involves performing various diagnostic procedures and ensuring effective communication with Cardiologists. Candidates must have completed a recognized ultrasound program and hold relevant certifications. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. This position may include participation in on-call duties as required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a minimum two-year AMA approved program and successful completion of one year Ultrasound training and certification.
• Two years Allied Health and successful completion and certification of two-year ARDMS program.
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer Certificate within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic procedures for patients of varying ages.
• Communicate effectively with the Cardiologist.
• Manage data entry, file work, and inventory.
• Participate in on-call or standby schedules.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Prioritization

Planning

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Decision making

Judgment

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer relations

Organizational relations

Education

Two-year AMA approved program

ARDMS or CCI certification

AMA accredited Ultrasound program

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About the job Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

Job Summary:

To provide diagnostic services in a hospital and/or clinical setting, to include clerical duties as required. To perform all duties in a manner which promotes team concepts and reflects the KPNW Mission and philosophy.

• Performing diagnostic procedures, using knowledge, skills and abilities required for age of patient served to include: Routine, emergent, portable, surgical examinations in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Communication with Cardiologist.
• Data Entry. File work. Restocking supplies/cleaning. Quality Assurance functions. Other duties as assigned.
• Variable - Participates in on-call or standby schedule as required.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• N/A

Education

• A minimum two (2) year AMA approved program and successful completion of one year Ultrasound training and certification, OR
• Two (2) years Allied Health and successful completion and certification of two (2) year ARDMS program, OR
• Successful completion of an AMA accredited Ultrasound program, ARDMS registered or CardioVascular Credentialing International (CCI) (new grads within one (1) year of hire for registration).
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Registered Cardiac Sonographer Certificate within 12 months of hire from Cardiovascular Credentialing International OR Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certificate within 12 months of hire from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
• Basic Life Support within 1 months of hire

Additional Requirements:

• Completion of a formal training program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with TEE, Stress Echo and Pediatric Echosonography.
• Organizational skills, time management, prioritization, planning; attention to detail; problem solving, decision making, judgment; technical skills; initiative; communication, interpersonal skills, customer relations, organizational relations.
• Adaptability; following Policies and Procedures; flexibility.
• Able to work unsupervised and perform exams independently and confidently.