Cardiac Sonographer

Job Title: Cardiac Sonographer (Travel & Local Contract)

Job Location: Salinas, CA

Job Duration: 3 + month contract (with possible extension thereafter)

Shift: Tuesday through Saturday The work hours are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, but we may need some days from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Pay:  ($3000 to $3200) Week

Description:
Work under the supervision of the Cardiology Assistant Director (AD). Performs cardiac ultrasound procedures on patients and completes associated support activities as directed by the Cardiology Assistant Director (AD) and/or attending Cardiologist. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures.
• Provides age appropriate care to the patients served by the Cardiology Department.
• Records procedure results in Echo Lab charts, log, etc.
• Immediately informs the Cardiology Assistant Director (AD) and/or attending Cardiologist of life threatening or Questionable test results, etc.
• Assumes active role in the Cardiology Department’s Continuous Quality Improvement Program.
• Enters into computer terminals a variety of patient information.
• Ensures appropriate documentation is maintained and updated.
• Performs preventative maintenance of cardiology equipment and accessories.
• Performs related duties and special assignments/projects.
• Pulls contrast media as appropriate for procedure.
• Uses appropriate communication and team-work skills with working with patients, co-workers, and other hospital staff.
• Maintains proficiency with all new related hospital technologies including Information System upgrades, Echo Picture Archiving Computer Systems (PACS), and Cardiovascular Information Systems (CVIS).
• Serves as a workflow resource to physicians for new advancements in qualitative, quantitative, and information technologies such as 3D/The Client cardiac ultrasound and related applications as well as a resource for the daily utilization of PACs and CVIS systems.
• Participates in the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Labs (ICAEL) process for the lab.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required:

• ARDMS/RDCS or CCI registry in Adult Echocardiography.
• Current BLS/Healthcare. Provider status as per American Heart Association standards.
• Experience in Adult/Pediatric Echocardiography.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Candidate familiar with McKesson/CHANGE Healthcare and Client ultrasound equipment.