• Cardio/Vascular Sonographer - Ultrasound (Big…

    Queen's Health System (Kamuela, HI)


    RESPONSIBILITIES

    JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

    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.

    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.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    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.

    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