Echo​/Cardiac Sonographer

An Echocardiography Sonographer is a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Professional that is qualified by professional credentialing and academic and clinical experience to provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The scope of practice of the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer includes those procedures acts and processes permitted by law for which the individual has received education and clinical experience has demonstrated competency and has completed the appropriate ARDMS certification which is the standard of practice in cardiac ultrasound.

• Demonstrates the cognitive skills required to perform comprehensive echocardiography imaging.
• Demonstrates the technical skills and abilities required to perform comprehensive echocardiography exams.
• Demonstrates knowledge, understanding, and technical requirements for Contrast Echocardiography (LVO Doppler enhancement MCE shunt evaluation).
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

• Education:
  
  Must meet the education requirement for Echocardiography Sonographer certification with either CCI or ARDMS;
  Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  No experience required; 2 years relevant experience preferred.
• Licensure: RCS or RDCS with CCI or RCVT with ARDMS certification within 12 months of hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping and traveling, driving (occasionally for outreach clinics); reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive). Repetitive motion: manipulation of ultrasound transducer. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly; ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, radiation, and blood/body fluids disease.

The starting base rate for this role is $36.13 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Paid სამართ Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings.
• сила Saving Plans and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Certification and education support.
• Generous Paid Time Off.

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