Advanced Cardiac Echo Sonographer

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine is seeking an experienced Cardiac Sonographer to perform advanced non-invasive imaging in our Cardiac Laboratory. The role includes patient scheduling, billing support, and collaboration with physicians to ensure timely studies.

Graduates of a Medical Imaging program with RDCS-AE or RCS certification within 12 months of hire, and BLS within 30 days, are encouraged to apply. This on-site position emphasizes patient care, accuracy, and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Imaging program.
• RDCS-AE or RCS certification within 12 months of hire.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with patients.
• Ability to perform advanced non-invasive cardiac imaging.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced non-invasive imaging procedures for Cardiac Laboratories.
• Performs proper billing of procedures and prioritize patient scheduling.
• Coordinates and prioritizes patient scheduling in order to insure procedure completion in a timely fashion.
• Prior to testing, obtains information for specific procedures to be performed, answer pertinent questions to patients concerning procedures and are courteous to patients and their families 100% of the time.
• Performs all non-invasive imaging procedures within established guidelines and timeframes.
• Notifies appropriate medical staff if there are significant abnormal findings.
• Documents procedure performed within patient chart to inform the physician that the test has been completed.
• Calculates and measures Cardiovascular structures from procedure data in order to aid the physician in interpreting results and achieving a diagnosis.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of the equipment, procedure rooms and work areas of the Cardiac Laboratories.
• Completes accurate documentation through EPIC to ensure proper billing.
• Maintains the confidentiality of the patient and unit information, without infraction, as monitored by supervision.
• Supports the development of the Cardiac Sonographer I by providing ongoing feedback regarding their performance.
• Participates in education and in-service opportunities in order to maintain and enhance knowledge.
• Acts as a preceptor by on-boarding new sonographers with department orientation, in-service and education.
• Provides preliminary report on study performed in a timely manner. Reviews preliminary report with physician.
• Follows and implement Cardiac protocols and policies.
• Participates in the training of Cardiac ultrasound techniques and procedures.

Education

Graduate of a Medical Imaging program

RDCS-AE or RCS certification within 12 months of hire

BLS certification within 30 days of hire

Job description

WVU Medicine is seeking an experienced Cardiac Sonographer to perform advanced non-invasive imaging in our Cardiac Laboratory. The role includes patient scheduling, billing support, and collaboration with physicians to ensure timely studies.

Graduates of a Medical Imaging program with RDCS-AE or RCS certification within 12 months of hire, and BLS within 30 days, are encouraged to apply. This on-site position emphasizes patient care, accuracy, and ongoing education.