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Registered Cardiac Sonographer (part-time)

TMC Truman Medical Centers

Job LocationTMC - Hospital Hill

Kansas City, Missouri

DepartmentCardiology Diagnostics

Position TypePart time

Work Schedule7:30AM - 4:00PM

Hours Per Week4

If you want to work where the action is, University Health (UH) is the place for you. Known as “Kansas City’s Essential Hospital,” UH is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City. We are an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020 pandemic, we also stepped forward as a regional leader in COVID care and testing. UH is comprised of three campuses:

 

UH Truman Medical Center is located in the Health Sciences District of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The Health Sciences District represents a robust academic community, leading the forefront of biomedical research and cutting edge technology. Partnered with UMKC and Children’s Mercy Hospital. University Health serves as the cornerstone in educating the next generation of healthcare practitioners. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we’re a leader in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, with world-class expertise in chronic disease management and women’s services, including high-risk maternity care. The Health Sciences District is also home to the University Health 1 and 2 buildings. UH 1 is UH’s beautiful specialty outpatient clinics and day-surgery center and UH 2 is the location for all of our primary care and women’s care clinics.

 

UH Lakewood Medical Center is located between Kansas City and Lee’s Summit, Missouri, offering residents of Eastern Jackson County access to a modern community hospital with a continuum of outpatient services designed to meet the needs of families.  UH Lakewood specializes in high-risk maternal and child care, and serves as one of the few Kansas City metro area institutions accredited by The Joint Commission in Orthopedics and Palliative Care. It also is home to a 188-bed, fully accredited long-term care center.

 

UH Behavioral Health is the KC metro area’s largest, most comprehensive provider of mental health services. The Crossroads Building, located in Kansas City’s vibrant Crossroads Arts District, is its epicenter, providing a broad list of outpatient services. We also offer psychiatric inpatient care, and we deliver therapeutic services through our community outreach clinics. We are a leader in the Trauma-Informed Care Movement, and provide training, coaching and consulting to outside organizations.

Job Description

Performs high quality cardiac ultrasound, spectral, color, and tissue doppler exams, stress echoes, pharmacologic stress echoes and TEE's.  Operates mobile equipment throughout the hospital.  All tests performed are reviewed and reported by a staff cardiologist.

High school diploma or the equivalent, basic CPR Must be registered and maintain active registry status through ARDMS standards. RDCS – Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or RCS through CCI –Cardiovascular Credentialing International

Must possess active BLS certification and maintain current status to remain assigned to position

Able to independently perform echoes, pharmacologic stress echoes and TEE’s

Considerable knowledge of human anatomy and physiology in relation to the cardiovascular system required

Good verbal communication skills required to explain procedures to patients and exchange information with co-workers and staff. Written communication skills required to document procedures

Must have knowledge of the human development process and ability to work effectively with patients of all ages

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and able to lift and position all patients safely

Must maintain CPR certification for continued employment

Preferred

Three Years cardiac ultrasound experience