Cardiovascular Echo/Vascular Sonographer
Chillicothe, Ohio
Adena Regional Medical Center

Echovascular Sonographer (Contract)

Location: Chillicothe, Ohio
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 40
Shift: Variable (either 7:00 am - 3:30 pm or 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm, depending on unit needs)
Holidays/Call: No holidays, no on-call required

Job Description

• Perform noninvasive vascular and cardiac testing according to protocols, including:

  • Echocardiograms
  • Carotid ultrasound
  • Peripheral vascular resistance (PVR)
  • Segmental pressures
  • Transcutaneous oxygen pressure (TCPO2)
  • Transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE) resting echoes
  • Stress echoes (dobutamine and treadmill)
  • Venous and arterial ultrasound
• Interpret and document procedures and reports per protocols
• Communicate preliminary and final reports
• Maintain accurate patient files and clean work area
• Maintain and care for equipment
• Assist in training students and new employees
• Maintain continuing education units (CEUs) and provide information required by accreditation bodies
• Contribute to ongoing departmental improvement processes

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer, including experience within the last year
• Experience as a Vascular Sonographer
• Registered with ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography) and/or CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) credentials
• Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS) certification
• Must reside outside a 60-mile radius from the facility

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of prior travel experience preferred (not required)