Cardiac Sonographer - Casual

General Definition and Scope of Job

Performs full range of specialty testing as ordered by the physician, to include, but not limited to, EKG’s, Event Monitors, Blood Pressure Monitors, Electroencephalographs (EEGs), Holter monitor set-up and scanning and Echocardiograms with Doppler.  Performs adjunct duties as required for the efficient, safe operation of the Electrodiagnostics/Cardiopulmonary Department.

Casual (as needed)

What are the Requirements?

1. RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) Certification
2. High school diploma, GED. Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college or tech school preferred. 
3. Experience in cardio/neuro diagnostic procedures and techniques, on-the-job training or equivalent training.
4. Current BLS certification. 
5. National certification in specialty area (echo) preferred.
6. Complete and thorough knowledge of cardio/neuro diagnostic procedures and techniques. Demonstrates safe, competent practices and reasonable common sense and judgment.
7. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
8. Ability to work unassisted and independently without constant supervision.

What Special Skills are needed?

1. Must be exceptionally dependable, emotionally stable and have the ability to work under stress.
2. Ability to work with all types and conditions of patients.
3. Must have ability to maintain focus and professional composure during periods of high demand.
4. Must have ability to maintain a pleasant and professional demeanor at all times.

What is expected on the job?

1. Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment.             
2. Ability to respond quickly to another location in the hospital.
3. Ability to endure frequent standing, bending and stretching while performing job duties in sometimes unusual and uncomfortable positions.
4. Ability to lift a minimum of 10 lbs.                                                                                                                                             

What are the Working Conditions?

1. Requires direct patient contact.
2. Pleasant working environment.
3. Unpredictable mealtimes. Breaks and lunches are scheduled around patient needs.
4. Non-traditional hours. On-call scheduled for weekends and holidays.