Heart & Vascular Sonographer

Heart & Vascular Sonographer#26-14430 $2,187.20

• $2,280.80/week Cincinnati, OH $54.68
• $57.02/hour $2,187.2
• $2,280.

8 weekly base pay All On-site 13 weeks Job Description Day Shift 8 hours/day 5 days/week Our Client, an Acute Care Medical Facility company, is looking for a Heart & Vascular Sonographer for their Cincinnati, OH location.

Responsibilities:

Perform non-invasive vascular and/or echo testing and all duties of a Sonographer. Follows established testing protocols. Produces highest possible quality study images & data by demonstrating competence on and proper use of all imaging and accessory equipment. Obtains an appropriate history prior to each test with each patient. Responsible for seeing that there is supporting information and documentation for the exam being performed. Employs knowledge of the ultrasound technology to determine if an order revision is appropriate and notifies appropriate individual. Adequately explains testing procedures to patients, family members as necessary, and hospital staff members connected to the care of the patient. Develop and maintain good relationships with clients and co-workers. Responsible for efficient provision of services. Works to ensure a collaborative effort with peers to achieve maximum productivity. Effectively schedules add-on and emergency exams to maintain work flow. Communicates with the patient care areas to properly prep patients and sends for patients in a timely manner. Keeps the assigned areas clean and ensures adequate stock of supplies. Communicates equipment maintenance needs to the Lead and operates equipment safely and properly. Follows Quality Control standards and participates in departmental process improvement activities. Participates in Peer Review as requested and other departmental Process Improvement expectations. Keeps up to date on new or revised testing protocols and with professional continuing education as required for licensure or certification. Is effective in complying with annual hospital and departmental safety, education and in-service requirements on a timely basis. Attends department meetings and shares responsibility for agenda.

Requirements:

Required Skills & Experience:

Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written / verbal). Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with hospital management, physicians and technologists. Current knowledge of technology and clinical advances related to cardia and/or vascular sonography. Working knowledge of accreditation, credentialing, and quality assurance procedures. Basic understanding of imager configuration, DICOM standards, networking and medical records.

Required Education:

Graduate from an accredited Ultrasound training program Maintain continuing education requirements as set forth by ARDMS, CCI, ICAVL and ICAE.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or ARDMS Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or CCI Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVS) BLS (American Heart Assoc.)

Required:

minimum of 2 + years ECHO experience; Registered in modality by CCI or ARDMS. Looking for advanced transthoracic echocardiography skills

Required Certifications & Licensure:

ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), BLS (American Heart Assoc.)

ECHO/CARDIAC

ICONMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law.