Cardiac Sonographer

Community Health at Home; Hyde Park Township (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a passionate Cardiac Sonographer dedicated to patient care and health equity. In this vital role, you will perform high-quality Echocardiography examinations, ensuring thorough documentation and communication with patients and medical staff. You will also maintain equipment and assist in various Cardiology procedures, contributing to a collaborative environment focused on innovative care delivery. The organization values social justice and offers educational benefits to enhance your professional development. Join a team that prioritizes the well-being of the community while advancing your career in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Education Benefit Program

Debt Relief and Student Loan Assistance

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer required.
• Completion of Echocardiography Program and BLS certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform Echocardiography examinations and maintain equipment.
• Explain procedures to patients and document findings accurately.
• Assist Cardiologists and maintain departmental records.

Skills

Echocardiography

Patient Communication

Clinical History Assessment

Equipment Maintenance

Education

High School diploma/GED

Completion of an Echocardiography Program

Tools

Ultrasound Machine

Ancillary Devices

Job description

Overview

Hello Humankindness

Arizona General Hospital Laveen is a 16 bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Laveen, Arizona. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

For the health of our community ... we are proud to announce that we are a tobacco-free campus.

Responsibilities

JOIN US NOW as we are seeking a dynamic CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER who is passionate about the health and well-being of our patients to provide excellent quality care while assisting with Cardiac procedures for patients at Chandler Regional Medical Center.

• Explains procedure to patient and/or family prior to and during examination
• Obtains clinical history relevant to examination and consult with referring physician regarding appropriate ultrasonic procedure.
• Selects proper controls on machine, calibrates machine, and performs Echocardiography examination of diagnostic quality, visualizing and documenting as many cardiac structures as possible.
• Utilizes ancillary devices (i.e.: cameras, video records, etc.) to obtain permanent record of examination.
• Keeps equipment in good operating condition, must have the ability to detect instrument malfunctions. Inspects and ensures proper maintenance and makes minor maintenance adjustments or reports the need for major repairs.
• Selects tracings for Cardiologist interpretation. Tracings will be measured and calculated prior to submission to Cardiologist for interpretation.
• Maintains department records, including patient charts, files, tapes, etc., as well as departmental statistical information.
• Notifies Cardiologist of test(s) to be interpreted in a timely manner. Assists in maintaining 24-hour interpretation turn-around time. Notifies Cardiologist of any unusual or possibly-abnormal tracing that, in the technologist's opinion, may need immediate attention.
• Assists in other Cardiology procedures as needed.
• Takes call as needed for departmental coverage.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• (1) Year of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer
• High School diploma/GED or Higher Education
• Completion of an Echocardiography Program
• American Heart Association-issued BLS card
• ARDMS/RDCS or CCI/RCS required