Cardiac Sonographer-Pediatrics Cardiology

Birmingham, Alabama


Employer: UAB Health System
Industry: Health/Medical
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

Position Description:
Schedule: Monday-Friday Day Shift

Location: 176 Facility Building

Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Responsible for the operation of sonographic equipment and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic cardiac examinations. The sonographer may participate in training students, fellows, nurses in the area of cardiac ultrasound examination

Position Requirements:
Required: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred: Associates or Bachelors Degree.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:

Required: ARDMS or CCI registered or registry eligible in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography. Current CPR certification or must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
Preferred:

TRAITS & SKILLS: Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one's own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.

UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.

Created: 2024-10-02
Reference: 28841
Country: United States
State: Alabama
City: Birmingham
ZIP: 35218