Echocardiographic Sonographer - Cardiac Lab in Mountain Home, Arkansas at Baxter Health

PR Echo Tech Position

In this position you would demonstrate knowledge and ability to perform all phases of cardiacechocardiography, including 2-D imaging, M-Mode/measurements, Transesophageal Echo's, Stress Echo's, 3-D Echo's, standard doppler and color doppler, and other cardiac diagnostic testing. It would be benefitical if you could also assist in other areas of Cardiac Lab, i.e. ECG's, Stress Testing, Holter Monitors, etc.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of Cardiac Sonographer training course preferred.

Experience: 1 year of experience in Echocardiography and Cardiac Diagnostic testing.

Certification: American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and/or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification preferred.

Other: Basic computer skills required.

Safety Sensitive Designation: This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.

Equipment - Philips EPIQ 7's

Department - 3 FTE Cardiac Sonographers

Varying Hours - Start times vary between 7am, 8am or 8:30am

Rotating some Saturday Hours.

Call - Every 3rd weekend; Rotating through the week

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job requires, at various times, the following physical activities; climbing, balancing, stopping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, carrying, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing, sometimes exerting in excess of 20-100 pounds of force. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Spend 8 hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse, daily. Ability to stand and walk, bend, squat and twist, and occasionally lift patients with assistance 125 pounds or more multiple times per shift. Must be able to push in excess of 150 pounds wheelchair with patient and equipment. Must have a keen sense of hearing and visual acuity. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure. May be subject to inside environmental conditions, hazards (including electrical currents and exposure to high heat and chemicals) and infectious diseases.

Work Environment:

Hospital Setting