Cardiac Sonographer
Oneonta, NY
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Cardiac Sonographer

Location: Oneonta, New York
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 07:00 AM – 03:00 PM

Job Description

• Perform Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE) including inpatient portable and outpatient echocardiography.
• Conduct Adult Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE), including high-level disinfection of TEE probes.
• Perform Adult Stress Echocardiography (STE).
• Utilize ultrasound contrast and agitated saline techniques.
• Familiarity with structural heart procedures.
• On-call requirements: approximately every 5th weekend (Friday to Monday), one night per week, and potential holiday coverage. Must respond within 1 hour.
• Equipment used: Philips EPIQ Ultrasound System.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer, including experience within the last year.
• Experience performing cardiac sonography in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree from an accredited Cardiac Diagnostic Sonography program (2-year program).
• Registry eligible for Adult Echocardiography through ARDMS.
• Eligible for Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) certification through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).

Required Certifications and Health Requirements (Onboard)

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
• Fit Test
• Hepatitis B vaccination
• Influenza vaccine
• Tuberculosis (TB) test and annual TB questionnaire
• Varicella vaccination
• Physical/Health statement
• Valid Driver’s License or State ID

Required Professional Documentation (Onboard)

• Two professional references
• Criminal background check
• Resume
• Webchecks
• National and State Sex Offender Registry checks
• Education verification
• Employment verification
• Client forms including security credentials acknowledgment and confidentiality agreement
• Core competencies assessment
• Unit exam
• Skills checklist
• Drug screen

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with EPIC EMR system is preferred.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.
• Years of experience requirement is not explicitly stated; however, registry eligibility and certification eligibility imply completion of required training and clinical experience.