Echocardiographer (FT) - Clarendon

McLeod Health; Manning (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health is seeking a qualified echocardiography sonographer to perform adult echocardiograms in inpatient, outpatient, and procedural settings. You will work under standard ICAEL-guided protocols and report preliminary impressions.

The position requires graduation from an echocardiography program, completion of RDCS/RCS/CRCS within one year, and BLS certification. You will conduct transthoracic, transesophageal, dobutamine and stress studies, including contrast when needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an echocardiography program is required.
• Must obtain RDCS, RCS, or CRCS within one year of graduation.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform adult echocardiograms independently and report preliminary impressions per ICAEL.
• Perform transthoracic, transesophageal, dobutamine and stress echocardiograms; use contrast to enhance image quality as needed.
• Carry out all other duties and assignments as directed.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

Graduation from echocardiography program

RDCS/RCS/CRCS credential within 1 year

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.
• BLS certification

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.