Cardiac Sonographer

Doctors Hospital of Augusta; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Augusta in Georgia seeks an Echo Cardiographer (Cardiac Sonographer) to provide high-quality imaging and patient care. You will perform 2D, M-Mode, Doppler, and transesophageal echocardiograms while maintaining equipment and accuracy.

The role requires graduation from an accredited cardiovascular sonography program, current BLS certification, and registration as a Cardiac Sonographer or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of cardiovascular sonography.
• Current AHA or Red Cross BLS Health Care Provider is required.
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer credential held.

Responsibilities

• Perform 2D/M-Mode, Doppler, Stress Echocardiograms.
• Perform Transesophageal Echocardiograms and process orders/reports.
• Transport patients to/from the department for testing.
• Assist in other diagnostic cardiology duties (EKG, Holter, Stress Testing).
• Maintain and clean equipment and accurate records.

Skills

Patient care

Equipment preparation

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of cardiovascular sonography

Registered Cardiac Sonographer or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Cardiac Sonographer? At Doctors Hospital of Augusta, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As an Echo Cardiographer - Cardiac Sonographer (Echo Tech) you will be responsible for the direct and indirect care of patients to ensure that the quality of the studies adhere to the standards set forth by leadership. You will follow the standard format obtaining views, measurements and calculations in determining valve area and flow velocity, while maintaining equipment including cleaning and prepping for patient use. The Echo Tech will perform other functions as determined by the Supervisor in expediting the care of the patient.

What you will do in this role:

• You will be responsible for performing 2D/M-Mode, Doppler, Stress Echocardiograms.
• You will perform Transesophageal Echocardiograms, including processing all orders and reports.
• You will transport the patient to and from the department for testing as needed.
• You will also be responsible for assisting in performing other duties in the diagnostic cardiology department (Special Testing) such as performing EKGs, Holter Monitoring, and Stress Testing.
• You will keep accurate records for cleaning and maintaining the equipment.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of an accredited school of cardiovascular sonography
• A current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support(BLS) Health Care Provider is require
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer, or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.

Benefits

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, part of HCA Healthcare, is a 350-bed hospital that provides a wide range of medical services. It is known for its 24/7 emergency care, Level II Trauma Center, Burn Center, advanced heart care, and Baby-Friendly maternity services. The hospital also offers surgery, women’s imaging, and a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and it accepts most insurance plans. It is located at 3651 Wheeler Road in Augusta, Georgia.

The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care with a Level II Trauma Center and full stroke care, as well as a nationally recognized Burn Center that is one of the largest in the country and offers advanced wound care. It also delivers advanced heart care for patients experiencing heart attacks. In addition, the hospital supports maternity and women’s health with a Baby-Friendly designation, a Level II NICU, and a certified Women’s Diagnostic Center. Surgical services include specialized care in orthopedic procedures like hip and knee replacements and spinal fusion surgeries. The hospital also operates Doctors Hospital Evans Emergency, a freestanding emergency room that is open 24/7 and provides advanced imaging and lab services.

Doctors Hospital of Augusta has several important accreditations. It is accredited by the American College of Radiology for radiation oncology services and by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program for bariatric surgery. Its inpatient rehabilitation facility is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities in the Central Savannah River Area. The hospital’s laboratory is accredited by the College of American Pathologists, and its Center for Stroke Care is accredited by The Joint Commission. Its electroencephalogram (EEG) laboratory is accredited by the Laboratory Accreditation Board of ABRET.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Cardiac Sonographer opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.