Cardiac Sonographer
Description
Cardiac Sonographer
About CICONIX: CICONIX LLC is a Veteran Owned Small Business specializing in business advisory and technical assistance for military health programs. We value exceptional people, unwavering integrity, inclusive collaboration, and enduring impact.
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Location(s): San Diego, CA (on-site) | VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS)
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Position Offers:
- Full-time/long-term position
- Full benefit program, including: health, PTO, and 401k + contribution
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Requirements:
- Completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Sonographer technologist program American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
- Registration by ARDMS as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS).
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RSCS) Credential or CCI Credential as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS).
- Two (2) years of hospital experience required.
Summary:
CICONIX is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS) in San Diego, CA.
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About the Role:
- Generate real time 2-D, M-mode, doppler (with continuous wave and pulsed), color flow, transesophageal, and dobutamine echo studies. Using these imaging modalities, the CS shall evaluate all cardiac structures and flows and shall have knowledge of the physical properties of sound generation and the transmission characteristics of ultrasound equipment.
- Coordinate the scheduling of patients.
- Generate reports and keep records.
- Review test results with the interpreting physician.
- Familiar with the use of an electronic medical record to obtain scheduling information, patient exam notes and results, etc.
- Familiar with the use of other simple computer-based data entry forms for recording preliminary data from each recorded examination.
- Maintain logs of patient data and library of videotapes and hardcopy tracings.
- Perform elementary preventative maintenance of the equipment and coordinate emergency and preventive service with Biomedical Engineering and outside service companies.
- Recognize normal anatomy and functional anatomy in diseased conditions.
- Detect and distinguish normal from abnormal ultrasound images and doppler shifts, recognize appropriate heart sounds, and pulse waves, and recognize abnormal heart rhythms during exercise.
- Perform daily calibration of equipment.
- Recognize and provide for the psychosocial needs of patients and their families, including explaining procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and gain cooperation.
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Qualifications:
- Education:
- Completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Sonographer technologist program American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
- Licensure & Certifications (Current & Unrestricted):
- Registration by ARDMS as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS).
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RSCS) Credential or CCI Credential as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified; Advanced Cardiac Life Support is preferred.
- Experience:
- Two (2) years of hospital experience required.
- Security & Background Check:
- U.S. Citizenship and a successful background investigation are required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
- Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to comply with the government vaccination requirements.
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Compensation: $50 - $70 per hour (Estimate)
*This position is contingent upon contract award.
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CICONIX LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. We E-Verify all employees.