Cardiac Sonographer-Registered - Cardiology-Walnut Creek - Full Time - 8 Hour - Days

Job Description

Job Description : Under the direct supervision of the site Physician, provides health care services to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of disease by performing outpatient echocardiogram, Transthoracic and Stress echocardiography. Produces images of heart muscle and functioning by setting-up ultrasound equipment; attaching electrodes to chest and equipment; operating and adjusting equipment; recording cardiac data and measurements; protecting and helping patients. Processes echo reports in computerized records, including calculations. Meets IAC standards for all echocardiography. Assists with training of sonography staff and students. Uses Electronic Health Records for scheduling, , starting and ending procedures, documentation and reviewing patient records as needed.

Education :

Completion of Sonography Program -  Required

Certifications / Licensures :

BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association - Required

RDCS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography - required or

RCS Registered Cardiac Sonographer - CCI Cardiovascular Credentialing International  -  required

Skills :

Must be able to type 60 WPM with minimum errors.

Proficient in adult Transthoracic, Stress echocardiography, and EKG hook up.

Familiarity with medical terminology.

Good organizational, grammatical and communication skills.

Ability to work with a variety of ultrasound equipment.

Work Shift : 08.0 - 07 : 45 - 16 : 45 No Waive (United States of America)

Pay Range :

$62.53 - $84.40Hourly

Offer amounts are based on demonstrated / relevant experience and / or licensure.

Pay will be adjusted to the local market if hired outside of the Bay Area.

Note : Positions at JMH which are exempt (not eligible for overtime) under the level of Manager are listed as hourly for compensation purposes on this posting. The work shift will contain the word ‘exempt’ on it.

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40