Description

Compensation:
$70.00 / hour

Work with the Best at UAB Medicine:
UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics inBirmingham,Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.

U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama
America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes, 2021
Level I Trauma Center
NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke Center

Job Description:
Under moderate supervision, to demonstrate proficiency commensurate with advanced technical skills. To perform services such as advanced 3D imaging with valve evaluation, advanced procedures in the cath lab and stress procedures in addition to 2D, 3D, Doppler, myocardial mechanics and ultrasound enhancing agents. To provide technical assistance with research studies as required. To utilize independent judgment to perform real time and off line manipulation of echocardiographic images. To assist physician as required. To act as a resource and preceptor. To support quality assurance initiatives. To proficiently operate diagnostic ultrasound and ancillary equipment. To thoroughly complete appropriate documentation. To provide echocardiography services at all locations and schedules as needed to meet patient care needs.

Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular ultrasound training program preferred. Two (2) years of relevant experience required. Currently credentialed as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR currently credentialed as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association (AHA) required. All candidates must successfully complete ultrasound scanning of the heart, subject to approval by the Echo Quality Panel, as part of the interview process.

Primary Location:UAB Hospital

Job Category:Cardiology Imaging

Organization:702400000 Cardiovascular Imaging

Employee Status:Irregular/Flexible

Shift:Rotation / Flexible Staffing / Multiple Shifts

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