Per Diem Cardiac Sonographer-Unregistered

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.   

It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

Benefits Eligible

Not Benefits Eligible

Work Shift

Variable - 10 Hour Shift (United States of America)

Department

7560 Noninvasive Cardiology

The Cardiac Sonographer performs complete non-invasive transthoracic echocardiographic studies, including two-dimensional, M-Mode and Doppler and vascular ultrasound. Assists the physician with transesophageal and contrast echocardiography.The Cardiac Sonographer provides applicable data regarding cardiac anatomy and hemodynamics in order to assist the physician in the diagnosis of heart or vascular abnormalities.

QUALIFICATIONS

License /Certification

Required:

BLS

New graduate from a cardiac ultrasound program must obtain an appropriate credential as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) within 12 months from date of eligibility to sit for RDCS or RCS exam (per Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) guidelines). Cardiac Sonographers with previous experience will have 12 months from date of hire to complete RDCS or RCS certification. Failure to receive registry within this time frame may result in termination of employment. OR;

Sonographers who are cross-training in echocardiography or working to fulfill clinical experience pre-requisites for a credentialing examination must obtain an appropriate credential as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) within 24 months from the start date of training (per Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) guidelines). Failure to receive registry within this time frame may result in termination of employment.

Preferred: N/A

Education

Required: N/A

Preferred: N/A

Experience

Required: N/A

Preferred: Vascular ultrasound experience

Testing

N/A

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

N/A

Department Specific Requirements

N/A

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential

Performs adult and pediatric (if applicable) echocardiography examinations using modalities such as M-mode, two-dimensional, Doppler, color flow, transesophageal (if applicable) and stress echocardiograms.

Performs vascular ultrasound examinations using modalities such as venous, arterial and cerebrovascular studies.

Performs other non-invasive cardiac procedures which include Holter monitoring, treadmill stress testing, tilt table testing (if applicable) and transtelelphonic pacemaker analysis.

Utilizes appropriate scan techniques and knobology to optimize examination.

Operates equipment necessary to perform all required procedures and to obtain optimal diagnostic recordings: utilizes ancillary devices such as selected transducers, audio/video recorders, computer systems, etc.

Selects correct images for acquisition and sends to appropriate PACS system. Is familiar with and able to assist physicians in viewing images on PACS system.

Generates a preliminary echo report for reading physician containing basic descriptive and quantitative data in defined formats.

Ensures that information is properly entered on all cardiac and vascular imaging worksheets prior to physician review.

Obtains and records all pertinent clinical information prior to exam. Always ensures that an adequate clinical history is available to correlate with the ultrasound exam being performed. Regularly consults with others as necessary to obtain a complete clinical history.

Preliminary sonographer's observation of significant pathology are called to interpreting cardiologist.

Ensures proper documentation in patient charts, charts all procedures performed. Completes orders in Health Information System in a timely manner.

Provides protection according to prescribed safety standards. Always inspects all equipment for physical, electrical and mechanical hazards and reports all hazards promptly