Cardiac Sonographer / Echo Technologist
Job Description
Our client, a 600+ bed healthcare facility located about an hour from Spartanburg, SC, and 45 minutes from Greenville, has a need for an Echo Tech to join their team.
They do an average of 8 studies a day at the hospital. Their typical exam case load daily for both hospital and outpatient ranges between 8 to 10 (some days we do less than 8 too). They use both optison and definity for contrast based on techs preferences. They do stress echoes, structural heart procedures, TEE, and some peds. They are IAC accredited.
*They are offering $5000 as a sign on bonus or relocation assistance.*
The Cardiac Sonographer II is responsible for performing echocardiographic procedures in adherence to IAC and ASE standards. They assist physicians and the cardiovascular team with procedures such as structural heart, transesophageal echocardiography, and stress echocardiography. They are able to perform advanced echocardiographic procedures including bubble and contrast studies in accordance to the appropriate clinical guidelines provided. Their clinical rotations will include both the inpatient and outpatient settings and are expected to participate in on-call services at the hospital.
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED with registry certification OR is currently enrolled in or graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology program.
- Current Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) registry certification from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) registry certification from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or registry eligible. If not currently registered, incumbent must obtain RDCS or RCS registry within six months from date of hire.
- Clinical experience or instruction in non-invasive cardiovascular imaging and experience in a non-invasive cardiovascular lab preferred.
- Ability to operate ultrasound equipment and produce quality images and store and retrieve digital images as required.
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains on the shores of beautiful Lake Hartwell in an area commonly known as "The Upstate." We’re just a two hour drive from two major metropolitan areas- Atlanta and Charlotte. Lake Hartwell is one of the largest and most popular lakes in the Southeast and is home to a number of state parks, public campgrounds, boat ramps and marinas. Several state parks, three dozen waterfalls and countless recreational areas are within reach, many of which are less than an hour's drive from the town. The town of Pendleton boasts an entire district on the National Register of Historic Places. The charming community offers visitors the opportunity to dine, shop and step back in time with guided tours of the nearby antebellum plantations such as Woodburn & Ashtabula.
Several state parks, three dozen waterfalls and countless recreational areas are within reach, many of which are less than an hour's drive from the town. The town of Pendleton boasts an entire district on the National Register of Historic Places. The charming community offers visitors the opportunity to dine, shop and step back in time with guided tours of the nearby antebellum plantations such as Woodburn & Ashtabula.
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