Cardiac Sonographer Registered

This position prepares patients for and performs Cardiac and Vascular ultrasound testing in a timely manner. Schedules, creates reports and transports patients. Maintains equipment in clean and working order. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Certified/registered in Adult Echocardiography or Cardiac or Vascular Ultrasound.  - OR -
• Radiologic Technologists with an Associate's or bachelor's degree and ARRT certification/registration and willing to sit for the certification/registration exam for Adult Echocardiography or Cardiac or Vascular Ultrasound within one year of employment.  - OR -
• Ultrasound Technologist with Cardiac or Vascular Ultrasound experience and ARDMS, ARRT, or CCI certification/registration and willing to sit for the certification/registration exam in Adult Echocardiography or Cardiac or Vascular Ultrasound within one year of employment.
• CPR certification or must obtain at next available class upon hire.

• Excellent communication skills to effectively and tactfully communicate with patients and their families and guests, co-workers, managers, Hospital Administrators, providers, consultants, business associates and regulatory agencies presenting a professional image as a representative of Marion General Hospital.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to carry out duties in a professional manner, as well as the ability to work well under stress.
• Developed computer skills and the ability to learn and proficiently perform computer applications related to department operations and job function.
• Excellent customer service skills with special emphasis on patient centered care.
• Analytical and problem solving skills. 
• Ability to be discreet and protect the integrity of any confidential matter or information encountered during the performance of job duties.

• Typical hospital clinical environment with frequent standing and walking. 
• Work may be subject to interruptions. 
• Risk of occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious, electrical and radiation hazards. 
• Works with protected health information. 
• Ability to work any shift, occasional extended hours, holidays and/or weekends based on the needs of the department.

• Standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling to provide patient care and to utilize patient care devices necessary to perform duties in a safe manner.
• Uses computer and other standard office equipment. 
• Uses patient care tools and equipment as they relate to area of clinical specialty.