Cardiac sonographer job description

Chilton Medical Center, a member of Atlantic Health System, is seeking a per diem Cardiovascular Ultrasound Tech to work varied shifts including weekends as required by department.
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions:
• Performs comprehensive echocardiogram exams, following established IAC protocols to verify, plan, set up, perform and report appropriate echocardiogram examinations
• Assisting with continuing quality assurance and performance improvement in the Echo Lab and cardiovascular services department
• Completing clerical tasks associated with echo exams; completing and recording all testing information accurately, and in a timely manner
• Maintaining pleasant and informative manner in communicating with patients, family members, physicians, and other hospital personnel
• Working cooperatively with other department members in scheduling of diagnostic procedures
• Ensuring effective communication intra/inter departmentally and participating on committees and projects as requested
Qualifications
Education
• High School Diploma or GED required
Certification:
• RCS or RCDS required
Relevant Experience:
• At least 3 years of Hospital based Echo Tech experience
• Excellent customer service skills
• Transesophageal Echocardiograms
• Stress and Dobutamine Echocardiograms
• IAC Accreditation
About Us
Atlantic Health System aims to deliver the highest quality, safety and care combined the best experience for our patients and their families. We are confident that you will find success within Atlantic Health System, which has been named for the 12th year in a row to Fortune's “Top 100 Best U.S. Companies to Work For” list. We believe you will find that our culture of collaboration and care exemplifies the value we place on our patients, their families and our employees.
EEO Statement
Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
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Scripps Health Administrative Services supports our five hospitals and 19 outpatient facilities, which treat half a million patients annually through 2,600 affiliated physicians.

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support, respect that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.

You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So, if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.

Join our Echocardiology Department as a Cardiac Sonographer located in our Scripps Clinic Anderson Medical Pavilion in La Jolla. You will experience the pride, and support of being a member of an outstanding sonographer/diagnostics team where we share a culture of providing excellent care to our patients and each other.

The Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for providing age specific care, education and imaging procedures in conjunction with other members of the defined health care team. They adhere to safety standards and regulatory requirements; participates in QC and PI activities; maintains own clinical competency and mandatory requirements.

This is a Full Time (80 hours per pay period), 10-Hour Day Shift, position and is located at Scripps Clinic Anderson Medical Pavilion at the Scripps La Jolla Campus.
New Hire Incentive available up to $8,000 for those who qualify.
The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:
\t Internal candidates \t Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago
In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met:
\t Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter) \t Must remain in original department/specialty \t Must remain in original Job Title
Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter
Required Qualifications:
\t ARDMS or CCI \t BLS from the American Heart Association \t Excellent interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
\t RDCS or RCS \t RVT or RVS \t 1-2 years of experience
Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities.

Responsible for performing diagnostic tests, such as echocardiograms, vascular studies, and follow-up paperwork for each procedure. Promotes the spirit of Riverside Memorial Hospital by displaying caring, courteous behavior in dealing with patients and their families, coworkers, physicians, and guests of the hospital.
Minimum Qualifications:

High School or GED (Required) BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Minimum in a two year allied, patient related healthcare program (i.e., sonography, radiology, respiratory therapy, occupational therapy, or RN) AND either registered (RDCS or RCS) or registry eligible (RDCS or RCS) with registry obtained within 12 months of hire. Vascular scanning experience preferred. BLS Certification

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Cardiac Imaging Lab

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... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

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