Cardiac Sonographer

Atrium Health; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Day 1 Health Coverage

25 days PTO

Parental benefits

Employer retirement contributions

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Atrium Health High Point is seeking a full-time Diagnostic Medical Sonographer for our Echo Lab. You will perform routine and emergency echocardiograms (2D, 3D, Doppler) and support physician interpretation.

Requirements include AMA-approved ultrasound training, ARDMS/CCI credentials, current BLS, and patient-focused care. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology, AMA approved ultrasound course, or CMA accredited program in Diagnostic ultrasound (2-year program).
• One year experience with patients preferred.
• Must be registered in appropriate cardiology specialties within two years of hire.
• Current BLS Certification

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and emergency echocardiograms (2D/3D, Doppler, TEE, Stress) per physician and protocols.
• Records quality information during imaging and follows guidelines.
• Explains procedures and potential side effects to patients/families.
• Provides echocardiography services across locations and shifts, including on-call coverage.
• Operates and maintains ultrasound equipment and peripherals.
• Performs routine cleaning and preventive maintenance; reports malfunctions.
• Reviews patient medical history to obtain necessary information for procedures.
• Prepares preliminary reports for Cardiologist interpretation.
• Participates in quality improvement and maintains logs/records.
• Maintains confidentiality of patients and staff; collaborates with team.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Stress management

Teaching/mentoring

Education

Associate's degree preferred

RDMS/RDCS/ARDMS or RCS/CCI certifications

Tools

EMR systems

Cardiac PACS

Job description

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible.

Position Highlights

• Sign on Bonus: This job qualifies for a $15,000 sign on bonus provided the candidate meets eligibility requirements.
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $5,000 in Relocation Assistance (for qualified candidates)
• Location: High Point, North Carolina
• Full Time

What We Offer

• Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at up to 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave for non-birthing parents.
• Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions
• Education Reimbursement: We invest in your professional growth, offering up to $2,500 per year towards a bachelor's degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree.

What You’ll Need

• Graduate of an American Medical Association approved School of Radiologic Technology, AMA approved ultrasound course, or CMA accredited program in Diagnostic ultrasound (Treated as a 2-year Program). Associate's degree preferred.
• One year experience with patients preferred.
• Valid Sonography credential registration (RDMS, RDCS) through American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or RCS through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) preferred. Must be registered in appropriate cardiology specialties within two years of hire.
• Current BLS Certification

What You’ll Do

• Demonstrates proficiency by performing routine and emergency echocardiograms, including but not limited to 2-dimensional, 3- dimensional, Doppler, Transesophageal, and Stress Echocardiogram, as requested by physician and in accordance with established protocols.
• Records quality information while performing echocardiographic imaging and following procedural guidelines and protocols
• Explains procedures and possible side effects to the patient or family members.
• Provides echocardiography service at all necessary locations, portables, working variable shifts, weekends, and providing emergent call coverage as scheduled.
• Operates equipment necessary to perform all required procedures and to obtain optimal diagnostic recording; utilize ancillary devices such as selected transducers, digital networking system, and off-line analysis systems.
• Maintain equipment in working order, making minor adjustments and repairs.
• Performs routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, and report any equipment malfunction to echo lab manager.
• Analyze patient's medical record to obtain history of symptoms and necessary information for performance of diagnostic procedures.
• Prepares preliminary reports for review and interpretation by Cardiologist.
• Participate in quality improvement activities; evaluate procedure results for technical quality and accuracy; maintain appropriate logs, files, and records.
• Review department performance in relation to established goals, implementing changes to affect outcomes.
• Maintain confidentiality of patients, employees and corporation-related activities.
• Instruct students, fellows, nurses, or health personnel as requested.
• Communicates technical and patient care related information according to established processes and timelines.
• Attends Echo Lab Meetings, participates in Echo related conferences through attendance, ensuring continuing education and professional growth.
• Works weekends, holidays and on-call, as needed
• Cultivates a collaborative and cooperative work environment within department.
• Level 4 Cardiac Sonographers have the additional following expectations:
• Participates in dedicated research protocols, as needed.
• Performs portable and lab echocardiograms in an inpatient setting on weekends, holidays, and on an on-call basis (Level 4 cardiac sonographers must work in inpatient setting to qualify.)
• Acts as a resource in the absence of the leadership team to provide coverage.
• Actively participates in educational opportunities both internally and externally.
• Is a role model for other cardiac sonographers.
• Has the ability to troubleshoot Cardiac Ultrasound equipment issues and follows through until corrected.
• Troubleshoots issues with EMR and Cardiac PAC system.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with physicians, staff, and other Medical Center personnel regarding patient care
• Ability to communicate with patients of varying age groups
• Ability to teach and provide instruction and assess quality of other sonographers' work
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to maintain a positive, effective working relationship with staff and leadership
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and maintain self-control
• Ability to use sound judgment in decision-making
• Ability to multitask and prioritize