What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Sonographer - Noninvasive Cardiology position at Catholic Medical Center?
Who You Are:
Catholic Medical Center (CMC) is seeking a skilled and dedicated Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer with a strong background in performing both simple and complex echocardiograms for adult and older adult inpatient and outpatient populations. The ideal candidate possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to deliver high-quality patient care and work effectively within a medical team. Your expertise includes various echocardiography techniques, and you are committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
What You'll Do:
- Review physician requisitions for completeness and consult medical records for clinical history.
- Greet patients, confirm identification, explain procedures, and ensure understanding.
- Perform echocardiograms, including transthoracic, transesophageal, stress, and dobutamine stress echocardiograms.
- Review images for quality and completeness, and create preliminary reports.
- Handle peripheral vein IV placement and removal.
- Conduct safety inspections of equipment and environment, adhering to quality standards.
- Maintain patient logs, complete paperwork, and manage electronic medical records (EMR).
What You'll Bring:
- Associate's Degree required. Bachelor of Science Degree preferred.
- In lieu of a degree, 5 years of relevant work experience.
- Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography program with 12 months of clinical training. Certificate programs are acceptable.
- 1-2 years of adult cardiac ultrasound experience.
- Clinical rotations may be considered as 1 year of experience.
- Registered or Registry Eligible in Adult Cardiac Sonography by the ARDMS or CCI. Registry must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
- NH state licensure for medical imaging and radiation therapy is required.
Who we are:
Catholic Medical Center ("CMC") is a nonprofit, regional health system committed to delivering the highest quality and most advanced healthcare to patients across New Hampshire. CMC is the home of the nationally-renowned New England Heart & Vascular Institute, rated among the top cardiovascular programs in the country.
We are driven by our mission to offer health, healing, and hope to every individual who seeks our care, and we live by our values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Commitment.
CMC is proud to be named to the Forbes list of America's Best-in-State Employers for two consecutive years. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista, Inc., and is based on 2.1 million employer recommendations from employees working for companies with more than 500 employees in the United States.
With our award-winning clinical programs, primary care network and dedication to community, CMC is fostering a healthier New Hampshire, every day.
Catholic Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and we embrace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
