Echocardiographer - Echocardiography - FT

McLeod Health; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health in South Carolina seeks an experienced echocardiography sonographer to independently perform adult echocardiograms and report preliminary impressions within ICAEL-guided protocols. Exams include stationary and portable studies across inpatient, outpatient, and procedural settings.

Responsibilities include performing transthoracic and transesophageal studies, dobutamine and stress echocardiograms, and using contrast or bubble studies to enhance image quality.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an echocardiography program required.
• Must obtain a credential (RDCS, RCS, or CRCS) within one year from graduation.

Responsibilities

• Performs adult echocardiograms and reports preliminary impressions as indicated within ICAEL protocols.
• Performs transthoracic, transesophageal, dobutamine and stress echocardiograms; uses contrast and bubble studies to enhance image quality.
• All other duties as directed.

Skills

Echocardiography program

Registered Cardiac Sonographer

Basic Life Support

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Rad Tech - Sonography

Rad Tech - Vascular Sonography

Reg Diagnostic Med Sonographer

Reg Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

Job description

• The echocardiography sonographer independently performs adult echocardiograms and reports preliminary impressions as indicated. All exams are performed within standard protocols guided by Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography (ICAEL). The sonographer performs stationary and portable exams in the inpatient, outpatient, and procedural setting.
• Performs transthoracic, transesophageal, dobutamine and stress exercise echocardiograms. Performs contrast and bubble studies to enhance image quality.
• All other duties and assignments as directed.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• The echocardiography sonographer independently performs adult echocardiograms and reports preliminary impressions as indicated. All exams are performed within standard protocols guided by Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography (ICAEL). The sonographer performs stationary and portable exams in the inpatient, outpatient, and procedural setting.
• Performs transthoracic, transesophageal, dobutamine and stress exercise echocardiograms. Performs contrast and bubble studies to enhance image quality.
• All other duties and assignments as directed.

Qualifications

• Graduation of an echocardiography program required.
• Must obtain an appropriate credential (RDCS, RCS, or CRCS) within one year from the date of graduation of echocardiography program.

Requirements

Degrees

• High School/Ged

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer
• Rad Tech - Sonography
• Rad Tech - Vascular Sonography
• Reg Diagnostic Med Sonographer
• Reg Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

About Us

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area . With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds , including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.

About The Team

We are an equal opportunity employer.