Cardiac Sonographer
Company: MaineHealth
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary
$15,000 SIGN ON BONUS!
**Current MH Employees not Eligible, must be separated 6
months**
Inside and out, you'll find what you're looking for when you join
Maine Medical Center. As the largest hospital in northern New
England, Maine Medical Center has the depth and scope of services
and opportunities that can challenge the new graduate or the
experienced professional. We are committed to helping you grow
professionally throughout your career. From tuition assistance and
scholarships, to ongoing education, leadership training, mentoring
and promotion opportunities, we offer the resources you need to
achieve your career goals.
Position Summary
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Education: Graduate of an approved school of sonography or
equivalent combination of training and experience to be eligible
for registration as a Cardiac Sonographer through ARDMS or CCI.
License/Certifications: Registered as a Cardiac Sonographer through
the American Registry of Diagnostic and Medical Sonographers
(ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
Current BLS required or must be obtained within 3 months from start
of employment.
Experience: See "Education"
Meets all requirements of a Cardiac Sonographer II. Completion of
Level I usually achieved within 12 months of hire.
Knowledge of healthcare field and medical office
protocols/procedures.
Knowledge of crash cart emergency procedures and contents and
proper response to emergency situations.
Knowledge of safety, infection control and quality assurance
protocols.
Ability to support the technical director of the echo lab per ICAEL
guidelines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary for
interacting with patients, physicians, supervisors and other
staff.
Ability to project a pleasant and professional image even under
stressful situations.
Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with
others, including ability to allay apprehension of patients and
elicit their cooperation.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Proficient computer skills.
Additional Information
MaineHealth was ranked one of America's Best Large Employers in
2022 by Forbes!
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose
vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest
in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a
comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services,
home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working
together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately
22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care,
diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New
Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org
At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's
needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages
include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave,
retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our
comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and
include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you'll be
working with health care professionals that truly value the people
around them - both within the walls of the organization and the
neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the
well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in
fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate
caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will
be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new
level.
Additional Information Maine Medical Center is a Magnet designated
700-bed tertiary care and teaching institution. MMC is Maine's
largest hospital and a state-wide health care resource. MMC offers
outstanding career opportunities and quality of life in
Portland.
Keywords: MaineHealth, Portland , Cardiac Sonographer, Healthcare , Portland, Maine
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