Manager Echocardiology - Echocardiology

Manager Echocardiology - Echocardiology

JOB SUMMARY: Working under the direction of the department director, this position performs a variety of medical procedures with mastery, producing quality studies under a variety of conditions. Serves as a clinical expert and resource for the Sonography Department including performing and assisting in fetal cardiac, transesophageal, epicardial and intracardiac echocardiographic procedures in outpatient, inpatient, cath lab and operative environments. Acts as a department resource to the Cardiologist and service-line. Participates in the rotation of on-call duties and Outreach Clinic involvement with other Cardiac Sonographers. Generates and prepares a draft echocardiogram report using the archiving and report writing software. Assists in the identification and resolution of work process issues within the department. Assists with staff scheduling and provides feedback to management regarding performance issues and appraisals. Performs EKGs, Holter and multi-event applications as needed.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum five (5) years progressively responsible experience required
• Demonstrated knowledge of cardiac embryology, congenital heart defects, cardiac hemodynamics and palliative/corrective congenital heart surgical procedures
• Bilingual skills preferred

EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• College Degree - 2 year in Accredited Echocardiography/Ultrasonography OR completion of an accredited Echocardiography/Ultrasonography Technical/Vocational training program AND high school diploma/GED.
• If individual has neither accredited program nor 2 year degree, high school diploma and equivalent experience sufficient to allow for successful completion of either ARDMS or CCI certification required below
• College Degree - 4 year Dianostic Cardiac Sonography preferred
• BLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire or transfer into position
• Cardiovascular Credtialing International (CCI) OR American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Pediatric Echocardiography (RDCS) certification required
• RDCS Adult Echocardiography preferred

POSITION DETAILS: Full time exempt level position

PAY: $56.70 - $88.30

LOCATION: Madera, CA