What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Sonographer - Sign-On Bonus position at Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care?
Role Overview
Seeking a skilled Cardiac Sonographer to perform comprehensive echocardiographic studies using various imaging modalities. The role involves independently obtaining high-quality cardiac images, accurately documenting patient data, and collaborating with physicians and healthcare team members for interpretation. Responsibilities include training and mentoring trainees, supporting stress and outreach procedures, and ensuring patient care across all age groups. The position requires knowledge of sterile techniques, safety precautions, and the ability to adapt to evolving imaging technologies.
Qualifications & Skills
Seeking a skilled Cardiac Sonographer to perform comprehensive echocardiographic studies using various imaging modalities. The role involves independently obtaining high-quality cardiac images, accurately documenting patient data, and collaborating with physicians and healthcare team members for interpretation. Responsibilities include training and mentoring trainees, supporting stress and outreach procedures, and ensuring patient care across all age groups. The position requires knowledge of sterile techniques, safety precautions, and the ability to adapt to evolving imaging technologies.
Qualifications & Skills
- Associates degree or graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited sonography program.
- Knowledge of cardiac pathophysiology, diagnostic procedures, and patient care.
- Preferred: One year of adult and pediatric cardiac sonography experience, including stress and transesophageal echo.
- Certification: RDCS, RCS, or registry eligible with a goal to obtain certification within one year.
- Current BLS certification and valid driver’s license.
- Perform and document echocardiographic exams accurately.
- Collaborate with medical staff for interpretation of results.
- Assist in training and mentoring others.
- Support outreach and specialized procedures such as stress and transesophageal echoes.
- Maintain safety standards and exercise critical thinking.
- Opportunities for professional growth, ongoing education, and career advancement.
- Supportive team environment with state-of-the-art equipment.
- Must be adaptable, communicative, and physically capable of performing essential tasks.