Description Join St. Francis–Emory Healthcare , a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting-edge care with hometown purpose. As part of the ScionHealth network, St.
Francis has been recognized and awarded multiple high-performing honors by U. S. News & World Report, and received multiple disease-specific certifications from the Joint Commission, and was a rated Top Large Hospital in Georgia.
St. Francis also delivers advanced heart, orthopedic, and women’s care services. At St.
Francis, you will experience a culture of excellence where your work directly shapes the health of our community. The sonographer provides clinical support and is responsible for performing all cardiac imaging as it pertains to patient needs. This includes but not limited to: Adult Echocardiograms, Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEE) and Stress Echocardiograms.
Performs measurements and calculations according to policy and/or protocol. Qualifications Minimum Education X High school diploma or equivalent X Required Minimum Education Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, a certificate echocardiogram program or an accredited Cardiovascular Technology Ultrasound program.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
New graduates must become registered by one of the following within one year of hire: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer/Registered Cardiac Sonographer through ARDMS or Registered through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). Prior to becoming registered, you will work under the supervision of a registered sonographer. x Required for Registered Echo Tech position / Must obtain within one year of hire into Non Registered position BLS required