Cardiac Sonographer

2 months ago


Alabaster, Alabama, United States Shelby Medical Center Full time

Job Summary:

Shelby Medical Center is seeking a skilled Cardiac Sonographer to join our team in Alabaster, Alabama. As a Cardiac Sonographer, you will be responsible for performing non-invasive cardio diagnostic evaluations, using procedural data to evaluate cardio disease, and interpreting video recordings.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Select and perform appropriate procedures, integrating clinical findings and testing results into an overall diagnostic impression.
  • Assist subordinate technical personnel as necessary and participate in instruction of post-graduate medical trainees in laboratory methods, procedures analysis, and interpretive findings.
  • Discuss clinical and diagnostic findings with medical staff and communicate findings to attending and/or referring physicians.
  • Operate and maintain testing equipment, instruments, and supplies consistent with established standards.
  • Perform minor maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment.
  • Input preliminary report information into the hospital computer system after physicians' initial dictation.
  • Bill inpatient and outpatient patients for appropriate tests or procedures.
  • May schedule inpatient for appropriate testing procedures.
  • May assist in determining priorities for testing service based on analysis of referred clinical information.
  • Participate in Quality Improvement programs.

Requirements:

  • AS Degree in Cardio Services or applied sciences or equivalent experience.
  • 6 months experience in echocardiography.
  • Registered or eligible for RDCS, BLS.

Employment Practices:

Shelby Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment and will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.