SENIOR CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER

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Location :
1800 Orleans Street, Sheikh Zayed Tower 4052
Baltimore, MD 21287
Shift:
Full time (40 hours)
Day Shift, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Weekend work required (Must be available to work Saturday or Sunday.)
Non-Exempt
Position Summary:
Cardiac Sonographer II performs an extensive range of cardiac ultrasound studies and may also perform vascular studies in the clinical and research settings at various locations. Examinations may include Transthoracic, Exercise, and Pharmacologic Stress Echocardiograms, special procedures including but not limited to echo guided myocardial biopsied, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy studies, and additional procedures as dictated by research protocols and clinical trials. Additional responsibilities may include, but not limited to, coordination of the day to day operations as charge sonographer, may serve a leadership position for the Johns Hopkins Hospital School of Cardiac Sonography, Echocardiography Program. This position will also include clinical instructor responsibilities to the JHH Ultrasound students, and Cardiology Fellows in the Echo Lab.
Education:
Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Program (CAAHEP) - accredited Diagnostic ultrasound program required. B.S. in Diagnostic Ultrasound preferred. Additional clinical experience or credentials may be considered in lieu of some education.
Knowledge:
Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and cardiac disease. Requires knowledge of medical terminology. Strong knowledge of physic of ultrasound and how this relates to image acquisition. Knowledge of how various disease effects cardiac function.
Skills:
Advanced sonographic skills are necessary to obtain and document a complete examination or research protocol. High level analytical ability is needed to obtain appropriate images and required measurements for a diagnostic echocardiogram. Interpersonal and communications skills are necessary to provide technical guidance and instruction for cardiac ultrasound interns, clinical and research fellows, and attending physicians. Strong eye/hand coordination skills are required, along with high visual acuity. Ability to proficiently describe significant clinical findings or developments in research subjects in a timely and comprehensive manner. Must be able to perform a transthoracic echocardiograms in a 45min time slot in an outpatient setting.
Required Licensure Certification, etc.
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by Cardiac Credentialing International (CCI) is required. Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) preferred but not required.
Work Experience:
Two years of cardiac experience in a hospital setting is required.
Salary Range: Minimum 38.98/hour - Maximum 64.37/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.
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