Sonographer

Nance Staffing; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing firm is seeking a Registered Cardiac Sonographer to perform diagnostic procedures in clinical settings. The candidate will communicate with Cardiologists, manage clerical duties, and ensure quality assurance. Qualifications include completion of an AMA approved program in Ultrasound or equivalent and certification requirements. The position offers a collaborative environment that emphasizes patient care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Registered Cardiac Sonographer certification required within 12 months of hire.
• Completion of a formal training program in Ultrasound.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 1 month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic procedures in line with department policies.
• Communicate effectively with attending Cardiologist.
• Participate in on-call or standby schedule as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AMA approved program in Ultrasound

Job description

To provide diagnostic services in a hospital and/or clinical setting, to include clerical duties as required. To perform all duties in a manner which promotes team concepts and reflects the KPNW Mission and philosophy.

• Performing diagnostic procedures, using knowledge, skills and abilities required for age of patient served to include: Routine, emergent, portable, surgical examinations in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Communication with Cardiologist.
• Data Entry. File work. Restocking supplies/cleaning. Quality Assurance functions. Other duties as assigned.
• Variable - Participates in on-call or standby schedule as required.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• N/A

Education

• A minimum two (2) year AMA approved program and successful completion of one year Ultrasound training and certification, OR
• Two (2) years Allied Health and successful completion and certification of two (2) year ARDMS program, OR
• Successful completion of an AMA accredited Ultrasound program, ARDMS registered or CardioVascular Credentialing International (CCI) (new grads within one (1) year of hire for registration).
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Registered Cardiac Sonographer12 months of hire from Cardiovascular Credentialing International OR Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certificate within 12 months of hire from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
• Basic Life Support within 1 months of hire
  

Additional Requirements:

• Completion of a formal training program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with TEE, Stress Echo and Pediatric Echosonography.
• Organizational skills, time management, prioritization, planning; attention to detail; problem solving, decision making, judgment; technical skills; initiative; communication, interpersonal skills, customer relations, organizational relations.
• Adaptability; following Policies and Procedures; flexibility.
• Able to work unsupervised and perform exams independently and confidently.