Cardiac Sonographer

Cardiac Sonographer Chattanooga, TN Job Details Full-time $32.30

• $48.

05 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications BLS Certification High school diploma or GED Basic life support Full Job Description Job Summary and Responsibilities As an Echo Tech/Sonographer, you will perform diagnostic echocardiography procedures to assist in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions. Every day you will operate ultrasound equipment to capture high-quality cardiac images and data, ensuring patient comfort and performing a range of echocardiographic studies. To be successful, you will possess a strong understanding of cardiac anatomy, proficient technical skills, and effective communication abilities to provide exceptional diagnostic services. Uses two patient identifiers to ensure accurate patient identification. Compares physician's orders to requisitions for accuracy. Obtains accurate medical history and completes the appropriate worksheet. Performs comprehensive clinical assessments and all diagnostic echocardiographic laboratory examinations, including: a. Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) b. 3D echocardiography c. Strain imaging d. The use of Ultrasound Enhancing Agent e. Stress echocardiography with treadmill or dobutamine f. Assists with transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) with or without UEA and or 3D, as ordered by the Clinician. Utilizes cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images. Recognizes the significance of all visualized structures, differentiates normal from abnormal findings, and identifies artifacts. Coordinates work schedule with supervisor and front desk to ensure workload coverage and that studies are performed in the proper order based on urgency (STAT, pending discharge, or held over from the previous day). Job Requirements Required High School Graduate, upon hire or High School GED, upon hire and Graduate of an accredited Sonography institution and credentialed in Echocardiography Sonography (ARDMS or CCI), upon hire and Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI, within 12

• months or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, within 12
• months or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo, within 12
• months or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Fetal Echo, within 12
• months or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echo, within 12
• months or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, within 12
• months or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Fetal Echo, within 12
• months and Basic Life Support
• CPR, upon hire Preferred One (1) year of experience in Echo Sonography Where You'll Work CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians. Pay Range $32.30

• $48.

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