Cardiac Sonographer - Ultrasound (Big Island, Full-Time, 36)

RESPONSIBILITIES

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and performs echocardiographic and vascular examinations on patients and collaborates with physicians on examinations.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, sitting, standing.

• Continuous: reaching at or below shoulder level, repetitive arm/hand motion, static gripping of object for prolonged.

• Frequent: stooping/bending, pushing/pulling maximum weight of 20 pounds of force.

• Occasional: kneeling, climbing stairs, squatting, lifting and carrying weight of 10 pounds up to 20 pounds.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

• Subjected to inside environmental condition (i.e., low light setting).

• Exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• Board registered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), or by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS).

• Current BLS certification.

• ACLS certification desired.

B. EXPERIENCE:

• Prior recent experience as a cardiac and/or vascular sonographer in an acute health care facility preferred.

• Ability to use critical thinking skills to solve problems and make decisions.

• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests and work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet