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UnityPoint Health Cardiac Sonographer II (Echocardiographer) - Cardiology at Methodist Plaza in Des Moines, Iowa
Cardiac Sonographer II (Echocardiographer) - Methodist Cardiology
Full Time w/Benefits
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
** $20,000 sign-on for external candidates. Paid out over 3 yrs as follows: 3 mo: $3,000 / 1 yr: $5,000 / 2 yrs: $5,000 / 3 years: $7,000
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Cardiac sonographers, or echocardiographers, use non-invasive cardiovascular technology equipment to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with heart and blood vessel conditions. The ideal candidate for this career has excellent communication skills in order to convey scientific information to doctors, as well as a good bedside manner for dealing with patients.
Cardiac sonographers perform echocardiograms, or ultrasound imaging, to evaluate different aspects of the heart, such as chamber size, valve function and blood flow. They review patient files and must be familiar with basic cardiac conditions in order to recognize and identify any abnormalities.
While cardiac sonographers do not themselves diagnose patients, they work with physicians in doing so or may assist in other diagnostic procedures. Other duties may include scheduling appointments, explaining procedures to patients and maintaining ultrasound equipment.
Graduate of an accredited cardiac sonography program.
Minimum of one year, experience in specialty field of echocardiography. Vascular training and experience secondary.
Current registry in either cardiac and/or vascular sonography through the ARDMS/CCI.
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Requisition ID: 2023-128811
Street: 1215 Pleasant st
Name: 3020 UnityPoint Health Des Moines
Name: Cardiology- Methodist Plaza PB
FTE (Numeric Only; Ex. 0.01): 1.0
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Scheduled Hours/Shift: 7:30-4:00 Monday thru Friday
External Company URL: http://www.unitypoint.org