Perform high-quality echocardiographic examinations and support cardiologists in diagnosing complex cardiovascular diseases.
Compensation
Compensation: $37.07 - $55.61 / hour (Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements.)
Responsibilities
Perform high-quality Transthoracic (TTE) examinations according to established cardiac protocols
Assist cardiologists with Stress Echocardiograms and Transesophageal (TEE) examinations
Analyze cardiac structural measurements and blood flow dynamics and present findings
Provide patient education and ensure a safe, exceptional customer service experience
The State-of-the-Art Cardiac Care Center is looking to fill a Cardiac Sonographer Role. The role is responsible for conducting cardiac ultrasounds on both adult and pediatric patients utilizing various advanced imaging techniques.
Responsibilities
Conducting cardiac ultrasounds on both adult and pediatric patients utilizing 2D/3D echocardiography, m-mode, color flow/doppler mapping, stress echocardiography, UEA imaging, Global Strain Analysis, TEE and structural heart assist when appropriate.
Collecting and evaluating clinical data and recognizing life-threatening findings and reporting, in a timely manner, to the appropriate reading physicians.
Responsible for all on-call duties on a rotating basis.
Performing all functions within the guidelines of department, ICAEL and hospital policies.
Performing all Echo Lab exams including 2D Echo, Doppler, Color Flow, Stress Echo, and contrast studies
Compensation
The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $35.00-55.00, with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.
Responsibilities
Performing all Echo Lab exams including 2D Echo, Doppler, Color Flow, Stress Echo, and contrast studies
Delivering patient-centered, professional care aligned with high clinical standards
Accurately documenting findings and imaging in the EMR and DVR systems
Identifying and reporting significant abnormalities to cardiologists
Monitoring for contraindications during stress testing
Under the direction of a radiologist, the Ultrasonographer performs diagnostic medical ultrasound examinations accurately, independently, and efficiently.
Compensation
Pay Range Minimum:
$50.99 hourly
Pay Range Maximum:
$79.77 hourly
Responsibilities
Prepares patient and independently performs Ultrasound exams & procedures, including abdomen, OB/GYN, small parts, and intra-operative
Assists Radiologist with invasive procedures, and vascular exams, utilizes 2-D, real time, M-Mode, Pulsed Doppler, and color flow to maximize diagnostic information
Evaluates and assesses the patient's condition based upon information from the referring physician, medical records, and patient interview; selects appropriate instrumentation for the exam
Assists physicians with special, interventional radiological procedures, performs portable procedures including bedside, operating room, emergency room and other areas outside the Ultrasound suite
Transfers and positions patient safely and properly for examination, observes and monitors patient’s condition and reactions to exam
Requirements
Completion of diagnostic ultrasound program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Registered in abdominal and obstetrical ultrasound OR experience equivalent to criteria for eligibility for registration in abdominal and obstetrical ultrasound by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
Performs standard cardiac ultrasound procedures, including cardiac studies and measurements, and provides preliminary assessments for review and interpretation by the Radiologist/Cardiologist.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is CAD $43.32 - $54.04 / hour
Responsibilities
Receives and prepares patients for testing by receiving requisitions, reviewing patients' case history, correlating clinical history with examination to be performed, positioning patient and explaining clinical procedures and assessing the nature of the issue to determine a process for testing.
Performs cardiac studies, such as 2D, M-mode and Doppler, by setting equipment to produce accurate images.
Obtains and records cardiac ultrasound views and measurements in accordance with department standards and procedures, including heart chamber and wall thickness measurements, hemodynamic/velocity measurements across the heart valves and measurement of Doppler wave forms.
Monitors patient during procedures by methods such as observing and responding to possible contrast media reactions or other emergency situations.
Provides a preliminary assessment for review and interpretation by the Radiologist/Cardiologist by recording information obtained from the scan on a department-specific Cardiac Sonography worksheet.
Requirements
Graduation from a recognized training program in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography
Performs and assists with a variety of echocardiographic tests and other related duties, working under limited supervision to ensure high quality diagnostic studies.
Responsibilities
Produce echocardiograms that satisfy laboratory protocols for standard transthoracic imaging and for special conditions including valvular heart disease, stress echocardiography, 3D echocardiography and strain imaging.
Participate fully in all routine procedures within the laboratory, including transesophageal echo, stress echo, and structural heart disease cases where applicable.
Identify studies which require vetting for appropriateness.
Recognize true cardiac emergencies, including cardiac tamponade, aortic dissection, and acute valvular regurgitation.
Position / Specialty: Echo Tech
Shift: 0700-1730 for 10 hour shifts and 0700 – 1530 for the 8 hour shifts.
Ratios/Daily Caseload:
Years of experience REQ: Minimum 3 years experience required.
First-timers accepted: Yes.
Weekend REQ: <1 per 13 week contract
Certs REQ: ARDMS and CCI preferred.
Is on-call REQ? Yes- 4-5 days per 6 week schedule. Less than 1 per week.
Will clinician float within scope to meet facility needs? No.
Open to accommodating block schedule? We try to provide block scheduling, but can’t guarantee it. Most of the time we are able to accommodate.
Locals accepted: Yes- no radius.
Pending License accepted: Yes.
RTO Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days.
Guaranteed Hours: Client may call-off up to 36 hours per thirteen week assignment without paying for the cancelled hours. If Client cancels more hours than permitted by this section, Client will be billed for any shifts or portions thereof cancelled in excess of this section. If Candidates are placed on-call in lieu of being called off, that will count as a called-off shift.
Special Requirements: Required Work Setting Experience: Adult Acute Care, Adult Outpatient, ER, ICU. Required Adult Echo Skills/Experience: 3-D Echo, Bubble Study, Imaging with Contrast Agents, M-Mode, Pharmacologic Stress Echo, Portable Studies, Routine, Treadmill Stress Echo. Philips experience preferred. Required Professional Knowledge and Skills: Isolation Precautions. Cerner experience preferred.
Hospital Highlights
Type of Facility: Acute Care Hospital
Magnet / Teaching / Level Trauma (if applicable): Acute Care Hospital - Level I trauma center. Magnet hospital/facility.
Total Staffed Beds: 562 beds
Scrub Color: Any solid color
Charting: Cerner
Parking Cost: parking permit required, no cost. Will fill out form during orientation.
Echo Tech (RCS, RDCS)FirstHealth of the Carolinas · Pinehurst, US
Cardiac SonographerFraser Health · New Westminster, Canada
Echocardiographer (RCS, RDCS) - Cardiology (Per Diem)The Hospital of Central Connecticut · Norwalk, US