What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Sonographer - Travel Alternative Program position at UAB Medicine?
Pay Range: $70.00 / hour
Multiple Shifts Available:
UAB Medicine supports work/life balance. The shifts available for this unit are:
- Full-time AM: 3 12-hour shifts per week
- Full-time AM: 4 10-hour shifts per week
- Full-time AM: 5 8-hour shifts per week
- Part-time AM: 4 8-hour shifts per week
- Part-time weekend AM: 2 8-hour shifts per week
Work with the Best at UAB Medicine:
UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.
- U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama
- America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes, 2021
- Level I Trauma Center
- NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke Center
Our success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture. Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.
Job Description:
Under moderate supervision, to demonstrate proficiency commensurate with advanced technical skills. To perform services such as advanced 3D imaging with valve evaluation, advanced procedures in the cath lab and stress procedures in addition to 2D, 3D, Doppler, myocardial mechanics and ultrasound enhancing agents. To provide technical assistance with research studies as required. To utilize independent judgment to perform real time and off line manipulation of echocardiographic images. To assist physician as required. To act as a resource and preceptor. To support quality assurance initiatives. To proficiently operate diagnostic ultrasound and ancillary equipment. To thoroughly complete appropriate documentation. To provide echocardiography services at all locations and schedules as needed to meet patient care needs.
High School diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular ultrasound training program preferred. Two (2) years of relevant experience required. Currently credentialed as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR currently credentialed as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association (AHA) required. All candidates must successfully complete ultrasound scanning of the heart, subject to approval by the Echo Quality Panel, as part of the interview process.
Salary : $70
