Amelia Robbins 3A by Amelia Robbins

1. Job description & Responsibilities

arobbins241 — 2024-02-21 17:14:13 UTC

Cardiac Sonographer

A cardiac sonographer is specially trained in imaging a patient's heart with ultrasound equipment to examine the hearts chamber, valves and vessels.

https://college.mayo.edu/academics/explore-health-care-careers/careers-a-z/cardiac-sonographer/#:~:text=Cardiac%20sonographers%2C%20also%20known%20as,the%20heart%20and%20its%20chambers.

2. Working conditions

arobbins241 — 2024-02-21 17:14:40 UTC

Cardiac sonographers work in the hospital setting in a fast paced environment. They complete most of their workdays using Ultrasound machines in dimly lit rooms, it is possible that a cardiac sonographer might have to stand for long periods of time. Their hours may include weekends, evenings, holidays, and on call coverage

https://college.mayo.edu/academics/explore-health-care-careers/careers-a-z/cardiac-sonographer/#:~:text=Work%20environment&text=Their%20work%20hours%20may%20include,change%20as%20patient%20load%20fluctuates.

3. Local Earnings and Benefits

arobbins241 — 2024-02-21 17:15:05 UTC

Cardiac Sonographers in Allentown, PA have an annual salary of 86,587 for an average worker which is 42 an hour. Many Cardiac Sonographers receive benefits that include dental, medical, vision, and life insurance. Many professionals are also offered sick days, vacation days and PTO.

https://www.ahu.edu/blog/sonographer-job-outlook

4. Employment Trends

arobbins241 — 2024-02-21 17:15:19 UTC

The employment of sonographers is projected to grow 10% from 2022- 2032 which is much faster than the average for all occupations.

Cardiac Sonography is a very high demand job because it is very common since it doesn't use radiation.

There are a total of 81 open jobs for a cardiac sonographer in PA. Typical places cardiac sonographers would work would be any type of hospital or places that specializes in sonography.

https://www.zippia.com/cardiac-sonographer-jobs/trends/

5. Qualifications

arobbins241 — 2024-02-21 17:15:32 UTC

-Highschool diploma

-GED with cardiac ultrasound on-the-job training and with registry and more than 5 years of experience

-less than one year of experience performing adult cardiac sonography

-Knowledge of cardiac ultrasound physics and cardiac anatomy & physiology

-knowledge of the ultrasound machines

-RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer upon hire is ideal within 1 Year or RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer upon hire is ideal within 1 Year and Health Services\BCLS - Basic Life Support upon hire is ideal within 30 Days

https://college.mayo.edu/academics/explore-health-care-careers/careers-a-z/cardiac-sonographer/

6. Educational Institutions

arobbins241 — 2024-02-21 17:16:05 UTC

the best colleges you can go to for cardiac sonography are Thomas Jefferson University, pittsburg PA, Lackawanna College in scranton PA, Alvernia university in reading PA, cedar crest college in allentown PA, Northampton community college in Bethlehem PA.

https://www.sju.edu/degree-programs/cardiac-sonography-certificate

7. Job benefits & Job drawbacks

arobbins241 — 2024-02-21 17:16:35 UTC

Benefits

Good salary
flexible hours
Variety in daily tasks

Downside

High levels of responsibility and accountability

https://www.zippia.com/cardiac-sonographer-jobs/