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As a Cardiac Sonographer at University of Maryland, St. Joseph, your primary responsibility is to "Unveil the Beat of Life with Precision & Care" by providing comprehensive care to patients requiring diagnostic testing in an organized and systematic manner according to established department/hospital policies and standards.

How Will You Serve?

• Executes cardiac diagnostic ultrasound procedures at a technical level, providing identification of cardiac structures, recognition of abnormalities and documentation for later clinical interpretation.
• Performs non-invasive echocardiograms to assist the Anesthesiologist or Cardiologist to diagnose, analyze and monitor the disorder of the heart in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Explains procedure to patient; informs patient or physician of required preparation for exam. Positions patients according to department procedure manual.
• Executes quantitative analysis of studies to note abnormalities in test results and alerts physician of abnormalities; clinical echocardiogram procedures of the heart, comprising real time, ultrasound, and M-Mode imaging.
• Reports all potential or actual patient/equipment problems to the supervisor and/or manufacturing company. Troubleshoots minor equipment problems.
• Recognizes and responds to emergency situations by utilizing CPR or contacting nursing or medical personnel.
• Assists in transesophageal echocardiograms by operating cardiac ultrasound and echocardiograph equipment, preparing, and disinfecting transesophageal scope as per standard operating and infection control standards/procedures.
• Sets up ultrasound equipment and assists Anesthesiologist or Cardiologist in preparing monitoring equipment and assists under physician's direction duties relating to patient's care and comfort.

What We Offer? A competitive total rewards compendium; to include but not limited to:

• Sign On Bonus - $5,000
• Relocation available, for qualified Candidates.
• Up to $3,000 (pro-rated) for Employee Referral.
• Competitive Rate of Pay
• Professional Development Opportunities & Career Ladder Insights
• Work Life Balance
• State of Art Equipment
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Retirement Plans
• Tax Free Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Educational Assistance