Cardiac Sonographer II- PD - Days - Echocardiography @ MV

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FTE

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Cardiac Sonographer II performs studies on outpatients and inpatients within the Echocardiographer Scope of Practice and according to incumbent's level of expertise/experience. The sonographer applies the principles of assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and modifying patient imaging care as an active, continuous process. Assists with invasive procedures and performs basic and advanced echocardiographic exams. Schedule requires possible rotation for weekend, holiday and call coverage and may include rotation to other campus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate of Cardiac Sonography Program accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

2. Holds minimum AA/AS degree

3. Minimum 3 years sonographer experience, preferably in an acute care hospital setting

4. Experience performing Adult Transthoracic, and assisting in Transesophageal, or Adult Stress Echocardiograms

5. Advanced Cardiac Sonographer, trained and passed competency in performing hands on Transesophageal Echocardiography scanning under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist in the Perioperative environment. 1 year of experience (following competency check off); or equivalent outside experience and competency check off at ECH

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• Current BLS certification

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) in Adult Echocardiography (AE) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 3 years sonographer experience, preferably in an acute care hospital setting
• Experience performing Adult Transthoracic, and assisting in Transesophageal, or Adult Stress Echocardiograms
• Advanced Cardiac Sonographer, trained and passed competency in performing hands on Transesophageal Echocardiography scanning under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist in the Perioperative environment. 1 year of experience (following competency check off); or equivalent outside experience and competency check off at ECH

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Experience performing Adult Transthoracic, and assisting in Transesophageal, or Adult Stress Echocardiograms
• Advanced Cardiac Sonographer, trained and passed competency in performing hands on Transesophageal Echocardiography scanning under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist in the Perioperative environment. 1 year of experience (following competency check off); or equivalent outside experience and competency check off at ECH

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of Cardiac Sonography Program accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
• Holds minimum AA/AS degree

Salary Range:

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.

An Equal Opportunity Employer:
El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.