Responsibilities:
- The echocardiography sonographer independently performs adult echocardiograms and reports preliminary impressions as indicated. All exams are performed within standard protocols guided by Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography (ICAEL). The sonographer performs stationary and portable exams in the inpatient, outpatient, and procedural setting.
- Performs transthoracic, transesophageal, dobutamine and stress exercise echocardiograms. Performs contrast and bubble studies to enhance image quality.
- All other duties and assignments as directed.
Qualifications:
- Graduation of an echocardiography program required.
- Must obtain an appropriate credential (RDCS, RCS, or CRCS) within one year from the date of graduation of echocardiography program.
Requirements:
Degrees:
High School/Ged
Licenses and Certifications:
Basic Life Support
Registered Cardiac Sonographer
Rad Tech - Sonography
Rad Tech - Vascular Sonography
Reg Diagnostic Med Sonographer
Reg Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.
About the Team If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal opportunity employer.Skills Required
- Graduation from an echocardiography program
- Obtain an appropriate credential such as RDCS, RCS, or CRCS within one year of echocardiography program graduation
- Basic Life Support certification
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer credential
- Radiologic Technologist Sonography credential
- Radiologic Technologist Vascular Sonography credential
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer credential
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer credential
What We Do
McLeod Health is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system founded over a century ago, dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people in South Carolina and eastern North Carolina.
