Adventist Health is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer for a job in Kailua, Hawaii.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Cardiac Sonographer
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
Located in Kailua, Adventist Health Castle has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1963. We are comprised of a 160-bed hospital, eight medical offices, home care services, urgent cares and a vast scope of services located throughout O'ahu. In 2017, Adventist Health Castle was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. O'ahu is known for its ideal climate, diverse culture and picturesque landscape. The allure of Castle's laid-back lifestyle is complimented by its close-knit and proud community.
Job Summary:
Uses non-invasive ultrasound and cardiovascular technology equipment to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with heart and blood vessel conditions. Schedules appointments, explains procedures to patients and maintains ultrasound equipment.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- Diploma/certificate from a Diagnostic Medical Sonography college/school or equivalent: Required
- Cardiac/vascular ultrasound experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI-RCS) Certification or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS): Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Assocation certification: Required
Essential Functions:
- Prepares patients, explains procedures and ensures patient cooperation during examinations. Perform echocardiograms to evaluate different aspects of the heart, such as chamber size, valve function and blood flow. Reviews patient files for basic cardiac conditions in order to recognize and identify any abnormalities.
- Monitors vital signs, evaluates general patient condition for signs of impending complications and reports unusual, possibly harmful or dangerous observations to physicians and department managers, as appropriate.
- Informs patients and family members about the nature of examinations.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Adventist Health Job ID #19535. Posted job title: registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer, ft, days
Benefits
- Continuing Education
- Bereavement
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Health Care FSA
- 403b retirement plan
- Employee assistance programs
- Life insurance
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Sick pay
- Health savings account