Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist - Per diem

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED with Cardiac Ultrasound on-the-job training and with registry and >5 years experience or Technical School Diploma successful graduation from Cardiac Ultrasound program and registry within a year of hire Less than 1 year experience performing adult cardiac ultrasound Knowledge of cardiac ultrasound physics and cardiac anatomy & physiology. Skill to use various ultrasound machine makes and models and perform settings and knobology for optimal images. Skill to prioritize patient care and use critical thinking. Ability to demonstrate eye-hand coordination, mechanical, and analytical aptitude. Ability to (physically) position patients for optimal images and transport ultrasound equipment (portable testing). Ability to support a patient in an emergency situation. RDCS-Reg Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer ARDMS - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year or RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 30 Days

Preferred Qualifications

Associate’s Degree Cardiac Ultrasound program and registry or Bachelor’s Degree Cardiac Ultrasound program and registry Less than 1 year experience performing adult and pediatric cardiac ultrasound, Stress Echocardiography and TEE in a hospital setting. or Less than 1 year Physical Demands Lift and carry 40-50 lbs.

Examples

Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description

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