Echocardiography Sonographer - Per Diem

MaineGeneral Health System; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 48,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineGeneral Health System in Augusta, ME is seeking an experienced Cardiac Sonographer to join our cardiology team. You will review patient history, educate patients on procedures, and assist with imaging exams. You must be RDCS or RCS credentials within one year of graduation, with 1+ year hospital experience preferred.

Proficiency with EMR and strong attention to detail are essential. We offer competitive hourly pay with a range of $35.00 to $61.25, reflecting experience and market

Qualifications

• Registered RDCS (ARDMS) or RCS (CCI) required within 1 year of graduation.
• 1+ year hospital experience preferred.
• Solid computer skills including EMR usage.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and physician’s orders; educate patient on procedures and exam.
• Prepare and administer contrast media or meds within scope; monitor patient and report changes.
• Prepare equipment; select exposure factors; ensure safety; perform QC and report malfunctions.
• Position patient; perform imaging; analyze results; report scan findings and quality issues.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

RDCS/CCI credential

Job description

Job Description Summary:

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Cardiac Sonographer to join our cardiology team. If you have a passion for service excellence we want to hear from you!

Job Description:

The Work:

• Reviews patient history and physician’s orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient’s understanding and cooperation.
• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports changes in status as appropriate.
• Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits and reports scan results.

You Have:

• Registered as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDCS) from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Required within one year from the date of graduation from a cardiac ultrasound program
• Have 1 or more year of previous experience in a hospital setting preferred
• Have solid computer skills including prior use of EMR (electronic medical records)
• Be detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.

Compensation Information:

$35.00 - $61.25

The hourly pay range shown represents the base pay range for this position. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. In addition to base pay, eligible team members may earn additional compensation through shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other applicable differentials. We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Job Exempt:

No

Benefits:

Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.

Physical Wellness:

We offer wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle.

Emotional Wellness:

When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.

Financial Wellness:

• Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances.
• We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.

Career Mobility:

Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at [phone] .