What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Sonographer position at Deaconess?
Benefits :
We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer :
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Payactiv-earned wage benefit-work today, get paid tomorrow
- Career advancement opportunities
Job Overview : Perform diagnostic tests and procedures in the Cardiac / Vascular Lab and CardioVascular Services excluding rehabilitation exercise programs. Able to provide full realm of the vascular and cardiac sonography procedures. Able to be actively involved in the mentoring and education of staff new to sonography. Utilizes critical thinking skills attained during the preparation stage / review of the CCI / ARDMS protocols and procedures. Provides education and support to patients and significant others. Utilizes the education, experience, and special training which has been acquired. Patient is defined as any person from day one to older adult.
Required : Certifications / Licenses / Experience :
Technical school and knowledge or experience in the medical field. A minimum of 2-3 years of cardiac / vascular ultrasound experience. 2-3 years of ultrasound experience required.
Preferred Certification / License / Experience :
Prefer current registration through ARDMS as an RVT (registered vascular technician) or as a RDCS (registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer). CCI is an alternative. Registration by the Cardiovascular Ultrasonography Association to be pursued within two years of hire.
Other Key Words :
Sonographer, sonography, imaging, cardio, cardiology, cardiac.
