What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Sonographer position at Emory Healthcare?
Overview
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We provide:
- Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
- Family-focused benefits
- Wellness incentives
- Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs
- And more!
Our Cardiac Sonography team is leading the way in shaping the future of health care. We unite to improve lives through innovation, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to achieving unparalleled excellence in patient care.
Description
DAY SHIFT: 7 AM-5:30 PM / FULL-TIME / 40 HOURS
LOCATION: EMORY DECATUR HOSPITAL
- Performs advanced cardiac ultrasound services and procedures to patients such as congenital, myocardial mechanics, 3D imaging and stress utilizing independent judgment.
- Functions as an expert resource, to instruct other cardiac sonographers with in-services and education regarding performance and preliminary interpretation of these procedures.
- Performs quality assurance to ensure that all the necessary echocardiography data are obtained for the patient based on clinical history and presentation.
- Formulating and ensuring consistent implementation of exam protocols.
- Provides in-service education and case reviews for staff cardiac sonographers in collaboration with the Echocardiography Technical Director concerning new methods and techniques that are to be incorporated into the echocardiography exam.
- Maintains up to date laboratory policies and procedures.
- Responsible for performing research echocardiograms.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or Cardiac Credentialing International.
- Minimum of two years clinical experience in the area of concentration.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association is required.
JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
