Cardiac Sonographer - Noninvasive Cardiac Testing, Full-Time, Weekend Days (Sign-on Bonus Offered)
Core
Performs echocardiography procedures including M-mode, 2D, Doppler, stress tests, and 3D echo to measure heart chamber size and wall thickness.
Role type
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
Builds
Diagnostic cardiac imaging studies for cardiologists
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Echocardiography techniques, M-mode imaging, 2D imaging, Doppler blood flow studies, Stress echo testing, 3D echocardiography, Heart chamber measurement, Wall thickness measurement, Protocol adherence
Preferred skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences, 2+ years of Echocardiography experience
Technologies
Echocardiography machines, Ultrasound systems
Responsibilities
Perform all commonly applied echocardiography procedures according to cardiologist protocols, Ensure procedures are performed within designated time frames, Coordinate communications between referring physicians, departmental staff, and nursing units, Become knowledgeable in laboratory protocol and preliminary interpretation of studies