Cardiac Sonographer IV

Full Time

301A - US 1

Professional - Clinical

Day Shift

$15,000 SIGN ON BONUS!

current MaineHealth employees not eligible, must be separated for 6 months

Relocation for Approved Offers

At MaineHealth Congenital Heart, we recognize that our success is driven by the talent, skills and dedication of every member of our organization. We empower our employees by promoting personal responsibility, and encouraging creative thinking and innovation. We have a dynamic, growing team, and our commitment to quality and service throughout the organization is the perfect environment to put your medical practice skills to work.

Congenital Heart sonographers are trained in pediatric cardiac sonography and have further refined their skills to add adults with congenital heart disease. This role is critical as we execute on the strategy to build an accredited ACHD program at Maine Health.

• Position Summary

• Responsible for using diagnostic medical equipment to assist with the diagnosis of various cardiac conditions, while maintaining the highest standards of patient care and proficiency with appropriate clinical protocols.

• Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Graduate of an approved school of sonography or equivalent combination of training and experience to be eligible for registration as a Cardiac Sonographer through ARDMS or CCI.

• License/Certifications: Registered in Cardiac Sonography through the American Registry of Diagnostic and Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). Pediatric registration or Advanced Cardiac Sonography (ACS) registration preferred. Current BLS required.

• Experience: 4 years ultrasound/sonography experience in a medical practice or hospital setting

• Meets all requirements of a Cardiac Sonographer III.

• Knowledge of crash cart emergency procedures and contents and proper response to emergency situations.

• Knowledge of safety, infection control and quality assurance protocols.

• Ability to support the technical director of the echo lab per ICAEL guidelines.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary for interacting with patients, physicians, supervisors and other staff.

• Ability to project a pleasant and professional image even under stressful situations.

• Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others, including ability to allay apprehension of patients and elicit their cooperation

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Proficient computer skills.