JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prepares and performs echocardiographic and vascular examinations on patients and collaborates with physicians on examinations.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, sitting, standing.
• Continuous: reaching at or below shoulder level, repetitive arm/hand motion, static gripping of object for prolonged. .
• Frequent: stooping/bending, pushing/pulling maximum weight of 20 pounds of force.
• Occasional: kneeling, climbing stairs, squatting, lifting and carrying weight of 10 pounds up to 20 pounds.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.
• Subjected to inside environmental condition (i.e., low light setting).
• Exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids.
• Must be able to adjust schedule for “on-call” coverage involving, but not limited to, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
• Board registered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), or by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS).
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS certification desired.
EXPERIENCE:
• Prior recent experience as a cardiac and/or vascular sonographer in an acute health care facility preferred.
• Ability to use critical thinking skills to solve problems and make decisions.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests and work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team.