Echocardiographer - PRN

Overview :

East Cooper Medical Center is one of South Carolina's leaders in healthcare. Our approach to medicine is designed to provide patients with successful outcomes, fast recovery times, and a better quality of life. Our hospital combines technology and clinical expertise with compassion to provide personalized care for a lifetime. Our expanded scope of services, our commitment to quality & safety, and our outstanding team of caregivers have attracted patients throughout the Lowcountry and beyond, and have contributed to or hospital being nationally recognized. Interested in joining our team? Apply today!

Facility : East Cooper Medical Center

Location : Mount Pleasant, SC

Department : EKG

Position Type : PRN

Work Schedule : As Needed

Position Summary

Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to care for age specific needs of the population served as measured by completion of mandatory training and direct observation by supervisor, performs EKGS, demonstrates ability to file patient reports and assist Physicians with HIS system, may supervise / precept students, volunteers or new employees.

Qualifications :

Education :

High School Diploma or GED, required.

• 2 Year / Associate Degree, preferred. Certification Program in lieu of Associate Degree accepted.
• Graduate from a formal Cardiovascular Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, preferred.
• Experience :   Two years of echocardiography experience, preferred.
• Licensure / Certification :   Registered Cardiac Sonographer, credentials RDCS or RCS (New Graduate will have 6 months to pass registry), required.
• Additional Skills (required) :   Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Has knowledge and skills necessary to modify care according to patient(s)’ age. Has the ability to interpret information to identify each patient(s)’ requirements for care relative to his / her age specific needs. Considerable verbal ability to effectively communicate observations and input to nursing staff, physicians, and other department staff.