Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS/Echo Tech)

Cape Cod Healthcare; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, MA seeks a Cardiac Sonographer to perform comprehensive cardiac imaging, including Doppler and GLS, and to support physicians during procedures. The role requires ARDMS or CCI credentials, BLS, and preferred two years of experience.

You will work 30 hours weekly with rotating days/evenings, 6a-6p style shifts, and participate in billing and quality standards within the Diagnostic Cardiology department.

Qualifications

• Current credentials from ARDMS or CCI.
• Must meet RDCS or RCS registration.
• BLS certification required.
• Two years of clinical experience preferred; new grads considered.
• Physically and mentally fit for job demands.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history, indications and prior imaging.
• Obtain high-quality diagnostic images and Doppler data including GLS.
• Identify abnormal findings and cardiac pathology.
• Administer ultrasound enhancing agent as needed.
• Assist cardiologists during TEE.

Skills

Images acquisition

Doppler data

GLS strain imaging

Team collaboration

Education

ARDMS/CCI credentials

RDCS

RCS

BLS certification

Tools

Echocardiography equipment

3D echocardiography

Doppler imaging

Strain imaging (GLS)

Job description

Purpose of Position: Cardiac sonographers perform imaging of the heart to evaluate its structure and function.

Description

• Review patient medical history, clinical indications, physician notes and prior cardiac imaging studies
• Obtaining high-quality diagnostic images, Doppler data and myocardial strain imaging (GLS) for evaluation of cardiac anatomy, function, valvular disease and hemodynamics
• Identify abnormal findings and cardiac pathology.
• Administer ultrasound enhancing agent as needed per established protocols.
• Assisting cardiologists during Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE).
• Performing advanced imaging techniques including three-dimensional (3D) echocardiogram.
• Documenting technical findings and preparing preliminary report for physician interpretation.
• Complete appropriate billing of exam and contrast as applicable.
• Adhere to IAC echocardiography imaging standards
• Maintains professional growth and development through approved seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (Echo Tech)
• Perform other work-related duties as requested/directed.

Qualifications

• Requires current credentials from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing (CCI).
• Must meet at least one of the following qualifications:
• (RDCS) Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
• (RCS) Registered Cardiac Sonographer
• (BLS) – Current Basic Life Support certification
• (Preferred) Two (2) years of clinical experience. New grads from an accredited sonography program will be considered.
• Physical and mental health appropriate to the demands of the position.

Schedule Details

30 hrs. per week, Rot. Days/Eves, Mon-Fri, 10-hour shifts, 6a-4p, 7a-5p, or 8a-6p, Rot. Weekends & Holidays. Must be RDCS or RCS registered

Organization

Organization : Cape Cod Hospital

Primary Location

Primary Location : Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department

Department : CCH-Diagnostic Cardiology

Annual/Hourly

Annual/Hourly: Hourly

Hiring Pay Range

Hiring Pay Range: 39.35 - 57.32