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    Per Diem Cardiac Sonographer - Las Vegas, United States - UMC Southern Nevada

    UMC Southern Nevada
    UMC Southern Nevada Las Vegas, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Position Summary


    Position Summary:


    Obtains high quality diagnostic images of a patient's heart to identify and evaluate abnormalities and to assist with quality assurance functions of the unit.

    Duties include operation of a variety of cardiac ultrasound equipment, evaluation of cardiac structure and functioning, preparation of quality assurance reports, and preparation of teaching information.

    Job Requirement


    Education/Experience:
    Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound program.


    Licensing/Certification Requirements:
    Valid registration as a Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS). Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

    Additional and/or Preferred Position Requirements


    • Experience performing transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE) by setting up and operating ultrasound equipment within the last three (3) years in an acute care facility
    • Recent clinical experience at UMC
    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements


    Knowledge of:


    Cardiac anatomy and physiology; principles of ultrasound physics; mechanics of heart function and action; intra cardiac pressures and velocities; congenital heart diseases; heart abnormalities and diseases; Doppler theory and applications; department and hospital safety practices and procedures; patient rights; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage use and disposal of hazardous materials; age specific patient care practices; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.


    Skill in:


    Operating ultrasound machines; maneuvering patients and equipment; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds under stressful conditions; effectively in oral and written forms; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.


    Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:


    Mobility to work in a typical clinical setting, including stamina to stand and/or walk for an extended period of time, and strength to examine varied individuals, vision to read written material including a VDT screen, and hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone.

    Strength and agility to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.
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