What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Sonographer position at Careers Integrated Resources Inc?
Job Title: Cardiac Sonographer
Job Location: Fairfield, CA
Job Duration: 3 Months Contract
Shift: 8.30AM-4.30PM (Lunch 12.30p-1.30p) 35hrs weekly
Pay Range: $65/hr to $72/hr on W2
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform and document cardiology service modalities, including ECG, echocardiograms, stress echoes, ECG stress tests, and vascular studies, ensuring adherence to departmental policies and procedures.
- Instruct and assist patients in preparation for testing and procedures, maintaining patient privacy at all times.
- Monitor patients during testing/procedures, recognize dysrhythmias and echo pathologies, and notify physicians immediately if needed.
- Evaluate each study to ensure it meets required quality standards and prepare reports for physicians.
- Apply and discontinue Holter monitors, upload data, and maintain equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Current certification as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by ARDMS or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by CCI.
- Cardiology experience in inpatient or outpatient settings.
- Current AHA or equivalent BLS certification.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in ultrasound and cardiology.
Salary : $65 - $72