What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Sonographer (PRN) position at Piedmont Henry Hospital?
Description : RESPONSIBLE FOR :
Perform inpatient and / or outpatient cardiacultrasound testing to include 2D echo / Doppler, stress exams, andtransesophageal echocardiograms as well as other duties assigned bymanager, supervisor or lead sonographer. Provide complex technicalcare with the use of ultrasound technology for adolescent, adult,and geriatric patients and provide all necessary documentation andpreliminary exam findings.
Qualifications :
MINIMUM EDUCATIONREQUIRED :
Graduate of registry approvedultrasound program or equivalent experience according toIntersocietal Accreditation Commission(IAC).
MINIMUM EXPERIENCEREQUIRED :
None.
MINIMUM LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONREQUIRED BY LAW :
Basic Cardiac Life Support(BLS) required. Credential in echocardiography in one of thefollowing required :
Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) throughthe American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through theCardiovascular Credentialing International(CCI).
ADDITIONALQUALIFICATIONS :
Two years of related experienceas a hospital inpatient or outpatient / ambulatory cardiacsonographer preferred.
