Cardiac Sonographer / Echocaridaogram (DECH / CCH)

Cardiac Sonographer / Echocaridaogram (DECH / CCH)

JOB SUMMARY AND SCOPE

Under the supervisor of the Imaging Manager, the Sonographer provides quality echocardiogram services to adult patients, inpatient and outpatient. Services and testing are performed within the scope of practice of the Cardiopulmonary Services department and within the licensure guidelines as defined by the State of Maine.

This position will be 4-10 shifts per week split between Machias and Calais as needed.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Credentials : Certified Sonographer - RDCS
• Education : Associates Degree required in related field.
• Experience : At least 2 years clinical experience. Preferred.
• Skills : Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Knowledge : Extensive knowledge of cardiac anatomy physiology.
• Abilities : Able to perform echocardiograms independently on adult patients.
• This position will be 4-10 shifts per week split between Machias and Calais as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

ECHOCARDIOGRAMS

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Clinical : Frequently lifts up to 35 pounds independently. Frequently pushes / pulls 100 pounds using mechanical and other assistive devices. Walks, stands, kneels, bends most of the time. Exhibits fine motor skills and manual dexterity necessary to perform the essential job functions of the position. Visual acuity correctable to 20 / 20. Color vision is necessary. Normal hearing acuity.

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