Sonographer I - Cardiac Specialist
This is a challenging role that requires the ability to perform echocardiograms on a professional level, including but not limited to; Transesophageal (TTE) echo, Transthoracic (TTE) echo, stress echo, 3D, Doppler color Doppler and Strain imaging echocardiograms in in-patient (IP), outpatient (OP) and off-site settings.
* As a skilled Sonographer I, you will independently perform high-quality echocardiogram examinations in this modality on a routine basis, while working as part of a collaborative team.
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Job Requirements
Experience & Training Required
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Registration in your field of experience (RVS, RVT, RDMS, RCS, and RDCS).
* Basic Life Support certification.
* Completion of an approved Echo sonography program.
* For a weekend position three (3) years of experience with stress testing experience.
* Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
o Ability to make knowledgeable independent clinical assessments and judgments.
o Ability to quickly assess and resolve scanning, technical and patient care issues interacting in a professional manner with limited supervision.
o Ability to assume collaborative relationships communicate with physicians and other allied healthcare professionals.
o Ability to communicate and interact with respect towards other personnel, physicians, patients, family members, customers and visitors, understanding their needs in a professional, caring and effective manner with self-respect and dignity.
o Provides high-level professional quality echocardiogram examination in this modality on a routine basis.
o Ability to calibrate and operate equipment.
o Ability to lift and transport patients and equipment.
o Ability to independently prioritize work and effectively resolve problems.
o Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
o Ability to work as a team member.
o Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.
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