Kindred Healthcare·Columbus, Georgia
The sonographer provides clinical support by performing various cardiac imaging procedures, including adult, transesophageal, and stress echocardiograms. They are responsible for conducting measurements and calculations according to established policies and protocols.
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The sonographer provides clinical support and is responsible for performing all cardiac imaging as it pertains to patient needs.
This includes but not limited to: Adult Echocardiograms, Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEE) and Stress Echocardiograms.
Performs measurements and calculations according to policy and/or protocol.
Minimum Education X High school diploma or equivalent X Required Minimum Education Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, a certificate echocardiogram program or an accredited Cardiovascular Technology Ultrasound program.
Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Required Skills Certifications: New graduates must become registered by one of the following within one year of hire: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer/Registered Cardiac Sonographer through ARDMS or Registered through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
Prior to becoming registered, you will work under the supervision of a registered sonographer. x Required for Registered Echo Tech position / Must obtain within one year of hire into Non Registered position
BLS required
Candidates must be graduates of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Cardiovascular Technology Ultrasound program and hold a BLS certification. New graduates must obtain registration through ARDMS or CCI within one year of hire.
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