What are the responsibilities and job description for the REG CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER II PRN-ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY position at Cooper Norcross Health?
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Short Description
Offering $55/hr for Registered Cardiac Sonographer II PRN
- Required to work Saturdays and Sundays for 10 hr shifts
- Obtain 2D and 3D echocardiograms with color and Spectral Doppler in the echo lab and at the bedside of high patient acuity. Imaging patients on ventilators, ECMO and Impella
- Perform Stress Echocardiograms and Dobutamine Stress Echocardiograms as requested.
- Assist Cardiologist with TEE, Pericardial Centesis, and code coverage.
- Support sonography training across multiple disciplines (physicians, fellows, students, etc.).
- Recognize the need for agitated saline and contrast agents, IV insertion if necessary.
- Cultivates a collaborative and cooperative work environment within department
- Level II per diem sonographers are required to work nine (9) weekend shifts per 6 week schedule
- Weekends are defined as Saturdays or Sundays. Must schedule themselves for the full shift, as assigned, in order to meet these work requirements
- Weekday shifts pro-rated to level 1 per diem rate
- Must work two (2) holiday shifts per year (1) winter and one (1) summer
Experience Required
- Seeking an individual who has at least 1 year experience.
- Proof of required clinical hours from an accredited formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Cardiovasular Technology
Education Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Cardiovascular Technology Program is required
License/Certification Requirements
- Must obtain ARDMS or CCI certifications for Adult Echocardiography as a required by each entity within 6 months of employment
Special Requirements
- 7a-5:30p or 6a-4:30p Saturday and Sunday
- 10 hour shift--9 weekend shifts in a 6 week period
- no on call requirement
Salary : $55