Registered Cardiac Sonographer (Echo Tech) - Lorain Hospital - PRN

Mercy Health; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to perform diagnostic cardiac exams at Lorain Hospital. This PRN position involves non-invasive and invasive cardiac ultrasound exams to evaluate the heart.

The ideal candidate will have an associates degree in applied health science and minimum one year of experience. Key responsibilities include patient monitoring and using electronic records.

Mercy Health offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in an applied health science field with a concentration in cardiovascular technology or ultrasonography.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic echocardiography examinations using ultrasound equipment.
• Prepare and monitor patients before and during procedures.
• Utilize hospital electronic medical record for documentation.

Skills

Echocardiography

Patient monitoring

Cardiac anatomy knowledge

Education

Associates degree in applied health science

Tools

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Picture archiving communication system (PACS)

Job description

Cardiac Sonographer Registered – Lorain Hospital

This is a PRN "As Needed" Position

Job Summary

The Cardiac Sonographer performs diagnostic, non-invasive and invasive cardiac exams on patients using ultrasound testing equipment to evaluate the heart. The testing modalities include Transthoracic Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography, and Cardiac Stress testing.

Essential Functions

• Performs diagnostic echocardiography examinations using ultrasound testing equipment to evaluate the heart during Transthoracic Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography, and Cardiac Stress testing examinations.
• Demonstrates ability to proficiently perform non-invasive and invasive cardiac exams.
• Demonstrate knowledge of cardiac anatomy, exam procedures, and interpretation of results.
• Prepares and monitors patients before and during procedures.
• Utilizes the hospital electronic medical record to review patient information and document any critical findings.
• On call hours required.

Education

• Associates degree in an applied health science field with a concentration in cardiovascular technology, ultrasonography or other related study (preferred)

Licensure/Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (required)
• Required credentialed in echocardiography by one of the following organizations:
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
  • Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

Experience

• Minimum of one year of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer (preferred)
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience (preferred)
• Picture archiving communication system (PACS) experience (preferred)

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What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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