Graduate of a CAAHEP or CMA approved School of Diagnostic Ultrasound or equivalent on-the-job training.
Registered or registry eligible with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDCS).
Must obtain RDCS certification within 12 months if registry eligible.
Registered with Cardiovascular Credentialing International as RCS or RCIS may substitute for RDCS with a similar expectation.
Strong understanding of echocardiography protocols and quality control procedures.
Responsibilities
Complete ultrasound exams accurately and adapt protocols based on pathology.
Monitor patient condition and safety during exams.
Perform daily cleaning and maintenance of ultrasound equipment.
Coordinate with IT for weekly and monthly equipment maintenance.
Manage supply inventory and reorder necessary items.
Transfer and upload echo studies to EchoPACs and provide preliminary reports.
Communicate STAT findings to the cardiologist before patient discharge.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Prescription coverage and life insurance.
Long-term disability and employee assistance program (EAP).
Generous paid time off starting at 24 days per year plus 10 paid holidays.
401(k)/Retirement options and opportunities for career advancement.
Full Job Description
Position Summary
The Echocardiogram Technologist (Cardiac Sonographer) is responsible for obtaining high quality recordings of ultrasound images of the heart and related structures to be interpreted by the Cardiologist.
Key Responsibilities
Job Description
Complete ultrasound exam accurately and timely, adapting protocol according to degree and type of pathology encountered, while adhering to standards of Intersocietial Accreditation Commission (IAC) for Echocardiography for both complete resting echocardiogram and stress (exercise treadmill) echocardiogram.
Observes patient during the exam, monitoring patient's condition and safety.
Performs quality control (weekly) and cleaning procedures (daily) on all equipment: Performs daily maintenance such as sanitizing the transducers, cables, beds, or other items as needed after each patient.
Works with Sea Mar IT to help performs weekly and monthly maintenance such as filter cleaning, workstation back up and purging or other duties to ensure smooth patient flow.
Alerting the Sea Mar Cardiology clinic manager when supplies are low to reorder (ultrasound gel, wipes for transducers, etc.)
Performs clerical activities associated with department operation and patient care:
Transfer studies from the echo machine to the EchoPACs reading station
Copy or upload echo studies to and from EchoPACs.
Provide a preliminary report for the staff cardiologist.
Call the cardiologist to discuss and view any STAT findings (tamponade, aortic dissection, etc.) prior to discharging the patient.
Participates in Quality Assurance activities, continuing education, and assists in training of new Echo Lab personnel and ultrasound students:
Qualifications
Must be a graduate of a CAAHEP or CMA approved School of Diagnostic Ultrasound or equivalent amount of on the job training as outlined by ICAEL accreditation requirements.
Registered or registry eligible with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers with a specialty Registration of Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographers (RDCS). If RDCS registry eligible, must receive RDCS certification within 12 months of hire.
Registered with Cardiovascular Credentialing International as Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) may be substituted for RDCS with the expectation of obtaining ARDMS registry within 12 months of hire.
Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it's a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription coverage
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.
We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.
Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply thru our Career page at this link.
