Maine Medical Center
Cardiac Sonographer
Maine Medical Center, Biddeford, Maine, us, 04007
Summary$7500 SIGN ON BONUS!**Current MaineHealth Employees Not Eligible**Position SummaryResponsible 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. The Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for Exercise Stress Echocardiograms, Dobutamine Stress Echocardiograms, Trans esophageal, Echocardiograms, Agitated Saline Studies and Contrast (Definity). Additionally, cardiac sonographers assist with holter and event monitors and perform EKG's.
Qualified Cardiac Sonographer determines the need for a contrast agent (Definity) and establishes intravenous access to administer. Definity can determine the need for a contrast agent (definity) establishes intravenous access
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 CCILicense/ Certification:
Eligible for registration in cardiac Sonography through the American Registry of Diagnostic and Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) with six months of hire. Full registration is expected within 12 months of hire. BLS Certification required.Experience:
Minimum of six to twelve months of experience or equivalent combination of training and experience preferred. Previous experience in 2-D echo, Exercise and Chemical Stress echo and TEE's is desirable.Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology as well as procedures and equipment at a level generally acquired through completion of an approved program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography preferred.Required echo clinical support to SMCC Cardiac Sonographer studentsAll Cardiac Sonographers are required to travel and work proficiently at the following locationsSMHC Biddeeford HospitalSMHC Healthcare Drive / Cardiology & Vascular Outpatient ClinicSMHC Sanford Cardiology Outpatient Clinic
Ability to perform high quality, diagnostic transthoracic echocardiograms, exercise stress echocardiograms, Dobutamine stress echocardiograms, and TEEs in a combination of inpatient and outpatient settings is preferred. All inpatient echocardiograms are performed at the bedside. (moving of patient furniture is required for inpatient echos)Ability to perform as well as determine the need for using strain technology, 3D imaging and 3D cropping techniques.Ability to start intravenous lines using SMHC protocols to administer Definity contrast or agitated saline studies as necessaryAbility to prepare patients for stress testing including baseline vital signs and EKG setup using Quinton Q- Stress equipment. Perform a full echocardiogram prior to stress echocardiogram and notify cardiologist of any baseline abnormalities.Demonstrate the ability and clinical expertise to complete a full preliminary echo report including all required pathology for physician interpretation. Significant abnormalities must be communicated to the interpreting cardiologist.Ability to scan stress testing EKG strips into patient charts and faxing results to outside physicians as necessary. Maintain meticulous Transesophageal probe cleaning per Joint Commission Guidelines using SMHC Medivator protocol requirements and provide weekly maintenance ( includes all safety infection control quality assurance protocols per Infection Control Department)Ability to support technical director with ICAEL quality guidelinesProviding excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required with cardiologists, patients, hospitalists and clinical staffAbility to project a pleasant and professional image under stressful situationsMaintain confidentially and comply with HIPPA guidelinesProficient computer skills
Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
Qualified Cardiac Sonographer determines the need for a contrast agent (Definity) and establishes intravenous access to administer. Definity can determine the need for a contrast agent (definity) establishes intravenous access
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 CCILicense/ Certification:
Eligible for registration in cardiac Sonography through the American Registry of Diagnostic and Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) with six months of hire. Full registration is expected within 12 months of hire. BLS Certification required.Experience:
Minimum of six to twelve months of experience or equivalent combination of training and experience preferred. Previous experience in 2-D echo, Exercise and Chemical Stress echo and TEE's is desirable.Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology as well as procedures and equipment at a level generally acquired through completion of an approved program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography preferred.Required echo clinical support to SMCC Cardiac Sonographer studentsAll Cardiac Sonographers are required to travel and work proficiently at the following locationsSMHC Biddeeford HospitalSMHC Healthcare Drive / Cardiology & Vascular Outpatient ClinicSMHC Sanford Cardiology Outpatient Clinic
Ability to perform high quality, diagnostic transthoracic echocardiograms, exercise stress echocardiograms, Dobutamine stress echocardiograms, and TEEs in a combination of inpatient and outpatient settings is preferred. All inpatient echocardiograms are performed at the bedside. (moving of patient furniture is required for inpatient echos)Ability to perform as well as determine the need for using strain technology, 3D imaging and 3D cropping techniques.Ability to start intravenous lines using SMHC protocols to administer Definity contrast or agitated saline studies as necessaryAbility to prepare patients for stress testing including baseline vital signs and EKG setup using Quinton Q- Stress equipment. Perform a full echocardiogram prior to stress echocardiogram and notify cardiologist of any baseline abnormalities.Demonstrate the ability and clinical expertise to complete a full preliminary echo report including all required pathology for physician interpretation. Significant abnormalities must be communicated to the interpreting cardiologist.Ability to scan stress testing EKG strips into patient charts and faxing results to outside physicians as necessary. Maintain meticulous Transesophageal probe cleaning per Joint Commission Guidelines using SMHC Medivator protocol requirements and provide weekly maintenance ( includes all safety infection control quality assurance protocols per Infection Control Department)Ability to support technical director with ICAEL quality guidelinesProviding excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required with cardiologists, patients, hospitalists and clinical staffAbility to project a pleasant and professional image under stressful situationsMaintain confidentially and comply with HIPPA guidelinesProficient computer skills
Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.