Cardiac Sonographer

Job Title: Cardiac Sonographer

Department: Imaging

Location: SCHI - Brighton

Hours Per Week: 16 Hours per Week

Schedule: Monday - Friday

SUMMARY:

Performs medically prescribed diagnostic echocardiographic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics, utilizing various modes and techniques, including but not limited to 2-dimensional, M-Mode, color flow, pulse wave, and continuous wave Doppler, in accordance with accepted protocols.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Able to appropriately determine the clinical question being addressed:

• Reviews the patient's chart and history

• Refers to the physician, as needed

• Utilizes imaging protocols established by the American Society of Echocardiography, ICAEL Echo Standards.

• Enters patient demographics on the ultrasound machine.

• Utilizes proper patient positioning techniques to obtain optimal image 

• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate OR Bachelor's Degree in Ultrasound is required.

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior Sonographer experience preferred.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$36.00 - $50.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14618

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.