What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Sonographer position at Kaiser Permanente?
Job Summary:
Performs diagnostic Ultrasound evaluation of patients as part of the Cardiology team in an outpatient cardiac care setting.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Perform diagnostic Ultrasound evaluation of patients with minimum supervision as part of the Cardiology team in an outpatient cardiac care setting.
- Obtain ultrasonic signals from the heart and great arteries with two dimensional image and/or Doppler ultrasonic signal documentation.
- Perform all related scheduling, paperwork and computer work. Maintain daily patient records/logs inputting to computerized system.
- Assist cardiologists in various procedures (TEES).
- Willing to accept other responsibilities as given by manager.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum two (2) years of health care experience.
Education
- Graduate of accredited school of ultrasound.
License, Certification, Registration
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer Certificate within 24 months of hire OR Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certificate within 24 months of hire
- Basic Life Support required at hire
Additional Requirements:
- N/A
Preferred Qualifications:
- Pediatric and echocardiography experience.
