What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiovascular Sonographer I - Echo Hospital - AM (037) position at UAB Medicine?
Compensation :
Pay Range: $29.25 - $47.55 / hour
UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham ,Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.
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.
Primary Location
UAB Hospital
Job Category
Cardiology Imaging
Organization
702400000 Cardiovascular Imaging
Employee Status
Regular
Shift
Day/1st Shift
Pay Range: $29.25 - $47.55 / hour
- Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks , UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.
UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham ,Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.
- U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama
- America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes, 2021
- Level I Trauma Center
- NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke Center
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.
Primary Location
UAB Hospital
Job Category
Cardiology Imaging
Organization
702400000 Cardiovascular Imaging
Employee Status
Regular
Shift
Day/1st Shift
Salary : $29 - $48
