What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Sonographer position at Valley Health?
Job Description
The Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for performing echocardiographic techniques/procedures which assist physicians in the diagnosis of medical conditions in patients. This position requires participation in call rotation and call-back testing.
Educatio
nGraduate of a 2–4-year Allied Health training program required
.
Experien
ceTwo (2) years training experience in cardiac sonography (echocardiography) preferre
d.
Recent graduates of accredited sonography programs are encouraged to app
ly.
Certification & Licens
uresBLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved requir
ed *
Requires registry by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (
ACS).
* New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orient
ation.
Qualifi
cationsMust be available for participation in call rotation and call back t
esting.
Must have the physical, mental and technical skills necessary to perform diagnostic testing of all ages, neonatal through adult, as r
equired.
Ability to communicate with physicians, peers and patients on a professional and technic