Summary
Maine Medical Center has Cardiac Sonographer positions available that provide growth opportunity in many areas of advanced cardiac sonography.
We have a dynamic and growing team that is committed to high quality, patient centered care.
Our echo lab supports many of our subspecialty cardiology teams such as the advanced valve clinic, congenital cardiology, VAD and transplant team, cardiac procedures such as TAVR, MitraClip, watchman and more.
Our team and organization creates the perfect environment to grow as a sonographer.
Sonographers are responsible for using diagnostic medical equipment to assist with the diagnosis of various cardiac conditions, while maintaining the highest standards of patient care and proficiency with appropriate clinical protocols.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education : Graduate of an approved school of sonography or equivalent combination of training and experience to be eligible for registration as a Cardiac Sonographer through ARDMS or CCI.
- License / Certifications : Registered as a Cardiac Sonographer through the American Registry of Diagnostic and Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
Current BLS required or must be obtained within 3 months from start of employment.
- Experience : See "Education"
- Meets all requirements of a Cardiac Sonographer II. Completion of Level I usually achieved within 12 months of hire.
- Knowledge of healthcare field and medical office protocols / procedures.
- Knowledge of crash cart emergency procedures and contents and proper response to emergency situations.
- Knowledge of safety, infection control and quality assurance protocols.
- Ability to support the technical director of the echo lab per ICAEL guidelines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary for interacting with patients, physicians, supervisors and other staff.
- Ability to project a pleasant and professional image even under stressful situations.
- Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others, including ability to allay apprehension of patients and elicit their cooperation.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Proficient computer skills.