What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiovascular Sonographer I - Echo Hospital - AM (037) position at UAB Health System?
Compensation :
Pay Range: $29.25 - $47.55 / hour
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Job Description:
Dual registered Echo/Vascular Sonographer under moderate supervision according to established policies and procedure. To perform routine and emergency echocardiograms and vascular duplex ultrasound examinations and provides preliminary interpretations of studies performed. Examinations performed may include, but not limited to, transthoracic, stress and ultrasound enhancing echocardiograms, peripheral venous and arterial exams, extra cranial cerebrovascular exams, visceral vascular and/or renal vascular exams. To provide echocardiography and vascular services at all locations and schedules as needed to meet patient care needs.
High School diploma or GED equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular ultrasound training program preferred. Proof of eligibility to test for RDCS or RCS and RVT or RVS certification required for new graduates of a sonography program. ARDMS or CCI certification in Echocardiography and Vascular must be obtained within twelve (12) months from date of hire to position. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Salary : $29 - $48
