Travel Cardiac Sonographer
Vestal, NY
LanceSoft
5x8 hrs, Days, Flexible

Job Summary: 
To ensure that Cardiology services rendered (the evaluation and treatment of patients) are completed in a timely, accurate, and reliable manner. Those serviced include inpatients and outpatients, UHS staff and employees, as well as affiliated UHSH community groups as needed. Priority is given to services which directly affect patients and supervised staff. 

Job Responsibilities: 
-Performs cardiac ultrasound exams that are used to evaluate cardiac structure and function to include 2D, M-mode, doppler color, TEE and stress echo. 
-Interprets exams for preliminary report in an attempt to identify critically abnormal findings and brings this information to the physician's attention. 
-Cleans and disinfects TEE probe in accordance with infection control standards. 
-Records and reports the results of all procedures. 
-Responds to calls for "stat/emergency echos" during hours when employee is not regularly scheduled. 
-Maintains accurate and appropriate records. 
-Abides by Service Delivery Standards. 
-Will perform other duties as assigned. 
 

Skills:

Required Skills & Experience: 
-Attention to Detail. 
-Collaboration. 
-Continuous Learning H. 
-Initiative. 
-Judgement/Critical Thinking. 
-Problem Solving. 
-Quality. 
-Reliability. 
-Technical Expertise. 

Preferred Skills & Experience: 
-N/A 
 

Education:

Required Education: 
-High School Diploma or GED. 

Preferred Education: 
-Associate’s degree from an accredited school for Cardiac Ultrasonography. 

Required Certifications & Licensure: 
-RDMS Certification from ARDMS or RCS from CCI is required. 
-BLS Certification (AHA, HSI, or American Red Cross). 

Preferred Certifications & Licensure: 
-Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) via the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). 
-Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) via the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI