Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Senior

Job Description

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Job Summary:
Responsible for a range of technical, patient care, and clerical tasks related to echocardiography.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Conducts echocardiogram studies, positioning patients for optimal results.
• Operates equipment using M-mode, 2D, and Doppler techniques.
• Identifies cardiac pathology and records significant findings.
• Reviews echocardiography data, alerting cardiologists to critical issues.
• Performs various echocardiography studies based on expertise.
• Maintains CPR certification and assists in emergency situations.
• Ensures ultrasound equipment is clean and functional.
• Manages supply inventory and schedules patient exams.
• Trains new diagnostic cardiac sonographers.

Basic Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in echocardiography.
• Completion of an accredited echocardiography program.
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer certification.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.

Additional Requirements:

• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A

Location: Hilo, Hawaii

Hours: 32/week, Day Shift (Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)

Job Type: Part-time, Regular

Travel: 50%

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer.