Cardiac Sonographer

Job Summary:

Sutter Health is seeking a skilled Cardiac Sonographer to join our team. As a Cardiac Sonographer, you will be responsible for performing diagnostic cardiac sonography procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics.

Responsibilities:

• Competently perform diagnostic cardiac sonography procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics.
• Responsible for all commonly performed echocardiography procedures in the department with a high level of competence.
• Perform transesophageal echocardiograms with or without three-dimensional imaging, intraoperative transesophageal echocardiograms, structural heart procedures in the cardiac cath lab, and complex congenital pediatric echocardiograms.
• May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or orienting other staff to the department.

Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program.
• Level I or II: RCS (CCI)-Registered Cardiac Sonographer or ARDMS (RDCS AE for adult or RDCS PE for pediatric).
• Level III: BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider and 2 of the following: RCS (CCI)-Registered Cardiac Sonographer, ACS (CCI) - Advanced Cardiac Sonographer, ARDMS - RDCS(AE) - Adult, ARDMS - RDCS(PE) - Pediatric, ARDMS - RDCS(FE) - Fetal, or ARDMS - RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist.

Preferred Experience:

• Level I - No experience required.
• Level II - Minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Level III - Minimum of 5 years of experience.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Intermediate knowledge of diagnostic cardiac sonography principles, procedures, and views as well as the operation and maintenance of imaging equipment.
• Proficient in performing cardiac sonographic examinations with a solid understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences.
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods.

Work Environment:

Days, Full Time, 10 hours, Variable days, As Needed.

Benefits:

Yes.

Unions:

No.

Position Status:

Non-Exempt.

Weekly Hours:

40.

Employee Status:

Regular.

Number of Openings:

1.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

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