Cardiac Sonographer - Level I Trauma

Looking for the opportunity to join a top team at a Level-I Trauma Center?

The Cardiac Sonographer should possess and be able to demonstrate the skills necessary to perform all aspects of the following on a wide variety of patient populations:

• transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography
• other specialized echocardiography procedures (i.e. stress echocardiography)
• cardiopulmonary procedures (i.e. EKGs, etc.) and should assist in performing these procedures, as needed. This person will use communication and available resources to promote quality and cost-efficient patient care.
  
  ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assures compliance with JCAHO, OSHA, infection control, safety and other regulatory standards including privacy and security regulations (HIPAA); is supportive of hospital and departmental objectives, decisions and policies by deed and speech.
• Identifies abnormalities that may immediately impact the patient’s health. Notifies physicians of abnormalities and/or completion of procedure, as appropriate.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures; participates in writing, revision, and annual review of policies and procedures.
• Takes call, as necessary, to assure coverage after hours, on weekends and holidays.
• Cross-trains on equipment at other campuses and works at those campuses when necessary.
• Assists in development and monitoring of Departmental Goals and System Improvement (SIG) initiatives. Strives to achieve goals and improvement and encourages other staff to do so as well.

SALARY: $28.70-$44.69 dependent on experience

Requirements

• Associates or higher in Respiratory Therapy, Cardiopulmonary Science, or other related field.
• Minimum of 2 years hands-on training and has attended at least one formal training seminar (i.e. Owen Brown) for echocardiography.
• ARDS or CCI Echo Credential required

Benefits

• Competitive benefit package
• Skill-bridge program
• Access to ongoing training and professional development programs.
• A supportive work environment that values your voice and encourages participation in Shared Governance.