What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Sonographer-Parttime position at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center?
Facility
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Location
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Department
Cardiac Diagnostics
Job Family
Allied Health
Work Shift
Variable (United States of America)
Summary
Performs ultrasonic images of the heart and great vessels to investigate a wide variety of acquired and congenital heart disease.
Education and Formal Training:
High School graduate. RDCS or RCS certification preferred, or registry eligible. An associate science degree is encouraged. BLS-certified. Must attempt registry certification within one year and gain certification within two years of the hire date.
Work Experience:
New graduate with at least 800 hours of clinical cardiac scan time, or have graduated from an accredited program, or at least one year of on-the-job training.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Ability to understand test procedures and verbally explain to patients. Form perceptions required to compare recorded patterns to characteristics of normal patterns. A preference for scientific and technical activities required to understand and operate electronic test equipment. Must be able to interact confidently on a one-to-one basis with patients of varying ages, genders, ethnicities and backgrounds.
Physical Requirements:
Manual dexterity required to perform diagnostic tests. Ability to use both hands independently. Excellent visual and auditory acuity. Potential for exposure to minimal amount of radiation. Potential for eyestrain due to monitoring CRT. Position may involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or potentially infectious material. Must be able to lift, turn, and reposition patients for the study ordered. Must be able to push large rolling ultrasound equipment that weighs in excess of 300 pounds across long distances inside of the hospital. Must be able to work in confined spaces for correct positioning of patients in small rooms. May stand for long periods during procedures. Must be able to push occupied stretchers and beds.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
