Sonographer II
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A sonographer uses ultrasound highfrequency sound waves to take images of the bodys internal organs and tissues to assist doctors with diagnosing and monitoring a variety of conditions and diseases. A sonographer is also known as a diagnostic medical sonographer or an ultrasound technician.Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
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CC000408 CHS ECHO Adult (ART)Pay Rate Type
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Health29Scheduled Weekly Hours
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Hours per week: 40
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: operating hours 6:00am6:00pm rotating shifts 1 weekend/month some call. $4k signon bonus for 1 year commitment.
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Hourly
Job Summary/Purpose:The Cardiac Sonographer II report to the Cardiac Sonographer general supervision the Cardiac Sonographer II perform high quality echocardiograms for interpretation and diagnosis by a Cardiologist in a professional manner that is consistent with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. This role applies knowledge of clinical cardiology acoustic imaging technology and problemsolving skills to optimize the echocardiographic evaluation tailoring and expanding the exam to ensure comprehensiveness and diagnostic accuracy and requires independent and efficient performance of Echo role organizes and prioritizes patient exams and contributes to unit role assists in the orientation and training of residents students and visitors assigned to the Echocardiography Laboratory.
The Cardiac Sonographer II reports to the Cardiac Sonographer Supervisor. Under general supervision the Cardiac Sonographer II performs high quality echocardiograms for interpretation and diagnosis by a Cardiologist in a professional manner that is consistent with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. This role applies knowledge of clinical cardiology acoustic imaging technology and problemsolving skills to optimize the echocardiographic evaluation tailoring and expanding the exam to ensure comprehensiveness and diagnostic accuracy and requires independent and efficient performance of Echo exams. This role organizes and prioritizes patient exams and contributes to unit teamwork. This role assists in the orientation and training of residents students and visitors assigned to the Echocardiography Laboratory.
Minimum Training and Education:Graduation from a Cardiovascular / Ultrasound program or equivalent experience and registry eligible for certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) certification by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) preferred. Associate of Arts/Science or bachelors degree / graduation from a Cardiovascular / Ultrasound program or equivalent experience is preferred. New graduates of a cardiac ultrasound program must obtain appropriate credential within one year from the date of graduation per IAC standards. Registryeligible Cardiac Sonographer I is listed as provisional technical staff and required to work under appropriate supervision of a credentialed sonographer. One year of training/experience in performing cardiac ultrasound procedures including 2D MMode and Doppler preferred. Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy physiology and hemodynamics desired.
Graduation from an accredited Cardiovascular / Ultrasound program or equivalent experience and certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a RDCS or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) certification by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required. Associate of Arts/Science or bachelors degree / graduation from a Cardiovascular / Ultrasound program or equivalent experience is preferred. A minimum of two years of echo work experience in performing Mmode 2D 3D spectral and color Doppler required. Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy physiology hemodynamics and adult congenital echo required.
Required Licensure Certifications Registrations: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required; either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
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Education: Graduation from a school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Work Experience: 24 years. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is requiredIf you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.
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