King's Daughters
Cardiac Sonographer (Reg)
King's Daughters, Ashland, Kentucky, us, 41114
JOB SUMMARYProduces two/three dimensional ultrasonic recordings and Doppler flow analyses of the heart and related structures for use by physicians in the study and diagnosis of heart disease.
DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSOverall performance rating of below indicated essential job duties:Performs ultrasonic imaging and related procedures in the following area: (Doppler flow analyses of the heart for use by physicians in the study and diagnosis of heart disease).Provides health care services by utilizing high frequency sound waves for medical purposes.Explains procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxieties of patient. Maintains patient privacy throughout exam.Attends all guest relations, guaranteed patient satisfaction and mandatory training programs.
EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/OTHER REQUIREMENTSMinimum requirement:One year certificate from a college or technical school or six months related experience or training.Graduate of JRCERT accredited program, ARRT certified or equivalent.BLS certifications required.ARDMS or CCI registered.
Preferred qualifications:One to three years of acute care experience preferred
WORKING ENVIRONMENTConstantly works near moving mechanical partsConstantly exposed toblood and/or body fluids andinfection.Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicalsOccasionally exposed to risk of radiationThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSOccasionally required to maintain in a stationary position (standing or sitting).Frequently required to walk and move about.Frequently required to operate a computer and other equipment.Frequently required to use fine motor skills to handle and operate instruments/devices.Constantly required to lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds.Frequently required to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.Occasionally required to lift and/or move items up to 100 pounds.Constantly required to communicate with patients and other care team requiring talking and hearing.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.Occasionally required to position self in order to meet patient needs.
DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSOverall performance rating of below indicated essential job duties:Performs ultrasonic imaging and related procedures in the following area: (Doppler flow analyses of the heart for use by physicians in the study and diagnosis of heart disease).Provides health care services by utilizing high frequency sound waves for medical purposes.Explains procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxieties of patient. Maintains patient privacy throughout exam.Attends all guest relations, guaranteed patient satisfaction and mandatory training programs.
EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/OTHER REQUIREMENTSMinimum requirement:One year certificate from a college or technical school or six months related experience or training.Graduate of JRCERT accredited program, ARRT certified or equivalent.BLS certifications required.ARDMS or CCI registered.
Preferred qualifications:One to three years of acute care experience preferred
WORKING ENVIRONMENTConstantly works near moving mechanical partsConstantly exposed toblood and/or body fluids andinfection.Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicalsOccasionally exposed to risk of radiationThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSOccasionally required to maintain in a stationary position (standing or sitting).Frequently required to walk and move about.Frequently required to operate a computer and other equipment.Frequently required to use fine motor skills to handle and operate instruments/devices.Constantly required to lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds.Frequently required to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.Occasionally required to lift and/or move items up to 100 pounds.Constantly required to communicate with patients and other care team requiring talking and hearing.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.Occasionally required to position self in order to meet patient needs.