Echo Sonographer - Full-time - Variable Day Shifts - $5,000 Sign On Bonus

Job Summary

Supports and is responsible for incorporating into job performance the Frederick Health (FH) mission vision core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.

Performs a variety of echo studies on infants children adolescents adults and geriatric patients in assessment of the heart using ultrasound and other testing equipment. Applies decision making and testing skills both independently and in collaboration with others to ensure accurate information upon which to make a diagnosis; and works closely with physicians in the diagnosis of patient history and maintains department records performs routine maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment keeps herself/himself current with changes and advances in their field to maintain the lab standards and their current certifications.

Minimum Education Training and Experience Required:

• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS): Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) Adult (AE) or
• Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI): Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCC) required
• Current CPR certification

Patient Contact

Physical Demands:

Medium-Heavy Work Lifting up to 75 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes) and/or carrying up to 35 pounds while or pulling up to 115 pounds infrequently or greater than 115 pounds occasionally (no more than once per hour).

Ergonomic Risk Factors:

Repetition:Repeating the same motion over and over again places stress on the muscles and severity of risk depends on how often the action is repeated the speed of the movement the required force and muscles involved.

Forceful Exertion:The amount of physical effort required to perform a task (such as moving patients) or to maintain control of equipment or amount of force depends on the type of grip the weight of an object or person body posture the type of activity and the duration of the task.

Awkward Posture:Posture is the position your body is in and its effect on the muscle groups that are involved in the physical postures include repeated or prolonged reaching twisting bending kneeling squatting working overhead with your hands or arms or holding fixed positions.

Contact Stress:Pressing the body hard on sharp edges can result in placing too much pressure on nerves tendons and blood example using the palm of your hand to hit or stick objects can increase risk of musculoskeletal disorders.

Working Conditions:

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk:Category A WILL have exposure to blood or body fluids.

1. Emotionally demanding environment.
2. Exposure to injury from movement of heavy equipment and to hazardous materials with the use of oxygen under high pressure.

Caring for you as you care for the CommUNITY
Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package. Health Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your familys needs. Life insurance Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees. Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees. Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions. We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.

Pay is based on experience skills and education. If position is part-time salary will be pro-rated based on scheduled hours. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable. Non-Exempt positions may have shift differential and/or Overtime paid if applicable.

Hourly Range: $36.90 - $57.20

This full-time Echo Sonographer will work 72 hours bi-weekly. Variable Day Shifts Weekends and On Call.