Echocardiographer (FT) - Seacoast

McLeod Health; Little River (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health is seeking an echocardiography sonographer to perform adult echocardiograms in inpatient, outpatient, and procedural settings with ICAEL-guided protocols.

The role requires graduation from an echocardiography program, eligibility for RDCS/RCS/CRCS within one year, and BLS certification; the candidate will perform transthoracic, transesophageal, dobutamine and stress echo studies, including contrast and bubble studies, with accuracy and reporting of preliminary impressions.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an echocardiography program is required.
• Credential (RDCS, RCS, or CRCS) must be obtained within one year of graduation.
• BLS Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform adult echocardiograms independently.
• Follow ICAEL-guided protocols across inpatient, outpatient, and procedural settings.
• Perform transthoracic, transesophageal, dobutamine and stress echocardiograms with contrast as needed.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Education

Echocardiography program graduation

RDCS/RCS/CRCS credential within one year

BLS Certification

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.