Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS/Echo Tech)

capecodhc; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

capecodhc seeks a Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer to support cardiology imaging services. The role involves acquiring high-quality echocardiograms, Doppler and GLS, under physician supervision in a fast-paced clinical setting.

You will review history, assist with TEE, participate in 3D echo, document findings and help with billing, while adhering to IAC standards and maintaining professional growth. The ideal candidate holds ARDMS or CCI credentials (RDCS or RCS), BLS, and 2 years of clinical

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:
• a.(RDCS) Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
• b.(RCS) Registered Cardiac Sonographer
• (BLS) – Current Basic Life Support certification
• Two (2) years of clinical experience preferred; new grads from an accredited sonography program will be considered.
• Physical and mental health appropriate to the demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Responsibilities

• 1.Review patient medical history, clinical indications, physician notes and prior cardiac imaging studies
• 2.Obtaining high-quality diagnostic images, Doppler data and myocardial strain imaging (GLS) for evaluation of cardiac anatomy, function, valvular disease and hemodynamics
• 3.Identify abnormal findings and cardiac pathology.
• 4.Administer ultrasound enhancing agent as needed per established protocols.
• 5.Assisting cardiologists during Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE).
• 6.Performing advanced imaging techniques including three-dimensional (3D) echocardiogram.
• 7.Documenting technical findings and preparing preliminary report for physician interpretation.
• 8.Complete appropriate billing of exam and contrast as applicable.
• 9.Adhere to IAC echocardiography imaging standards
• 10.Maintains professional growth and development through approved seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• 11.Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (Echo Tech)
• 12.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:
• a.(RDCS) Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
• b.(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.