Cardiovascular (CV) Sonographer - $15K Sign-on Bonus & Relocation Assistance (if needed)

Responsibilities

Job Summary:

• Entry-level position to a professional career progression.
• Performs routine assignments using existing procedures
• Utilizes conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within the sonography/ultrasound discipline, typically acquired through formal training or equivalent work experience.
• Develops competence by performing structured work assignments.
• Receives instruction, guidance, and direction from others.
• Operates diagnostic imaging equipment on patients to examine tissue and body structures.
• Performs a variety of diagnostic sonographic examinations on adult and/or pediatric patients utilizing ultrasonic equipment in various modes and techniques to locate, evaluate, and record pertinent anatomical, physiological, pathological, and functional data for diagnosing and treating anatomic and physiologic disorders.
• Performs and assists with cardiovascular diagnostic procedures including adult echocardiograms, stress echoes, non-surgical transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE), carotid ultrasounds, and pulse volume recording (PVR).
• Schedules and coordinates tests.
• Prepares and maintains operational logs.
• Records and documents test results appropriately.
• Updates patient records for referring physicians.
• Ensures proper patient care and safety during ultrasound procedures.

Reports: Director/Cardiovascular Labs (JC 013201)

 

Supervises:None

 

Qualifications

Required Education:

• High school diploma (or equivalent) and graduation from an accredited sonography program

Required Experience:

• None

Preferred Experience:

• One (1) year of relevant sonography experience

Required Certification/License/Registry:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. One (1) of the following credentials: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Adult Echocardiography (AE); RDCS, Pediatric Echocardiography (PE); RDCS, Fetal Echocardiography (FE); Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT); Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS); Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS); or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS). NOTE: Credentials must be applicable to the work performed in the specific department assigned.

 

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO APPLY

Required Education:

• High school diploma (or equivalent) and graduation from an accredited sonography program

Required Experience:

• None

Preferred Experience:

• One (1) year of relevant sonography experience

Required Certification/License/Registry:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. One (1) of the following credentials: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Adult Echocardiography (AE); RDCS, Pediatric Echocardiography (PE); RDCS, Fetal Echocardiography (FE); Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT); Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS); Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS); or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS). NOTE: Credentials must be applicable to the work performed in the specific department assigned.

 

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.