Cardiac Sonographer

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Student loan assistance

Wellbeing support

Time off & retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to perform echocardiograms on patients of all ages under supervision. You will analyze results and support the physician with measurements and interpretations, while maintaining patient records and participating in outreach activities as needed.

The role requires graduation from an accredited ultrasound program, ARDMS RDCS or CCI RCS certification within one year, BLS, and prior hands-on sonography experience.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited ultrasound program.
• 5 years’ experience in Sonography AND required licensure may be substituted for graduation from an accredited program.
• Certification with ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI (RCS) recommended; must be obtained within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms on patients of all ages under supervision.
• Assist with stress testing and trans-esophageal echocardiograms as assigned.
• Maintain patient records and assist with outreach assignments.
• Respond within 30 minutes when on stand-by.

Skills

Sonography experience

BLS certified

Education

Accredited ultrasound program graduation

Tools

ARDMS RDCS

CCI RCS

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Cardiac Sonographer? At Research Medical Center, 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

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. Rotating 1 week of call every 6-8 weeks.

Under direct supervision of the Cardiology Nurse Manager or preceptor, the Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for accurately performing echocardiograms on all patients (including infants, adolescents and adults). Responsibilities also include:

• Analyzing the information and providing calculations to assist the physician in providing appropriate care and treatment.
• Assists with stress testing, trans-esophageal echocardiograms, patent foramen ovale closures, and any other activities assigned by the Cardiology Nurse Manager to assure the department runs effectively and efficiently including the maintenance of patient records.
• The Cardiac Sonographer will carry out any other activities assigned by the Cardiology Nurse Manager including Outreach assignments.
• Responds within 30 minutes when on stand-by.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduation from an accredited ultrasound program. 5 years’ experience in Sonography AND required licensure upon hire may be substituted for graduation from an accredited program.
• Certification with ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI (RCS) recommended upon hire and required within one year of hire.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS required upon Hire.
• One year experience preferred.

Benefits

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

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Student Loan Assistance Program provides a monthly benefit of 100 for eligible full-time colleagues and 50 for eligible part-time colleagues.
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms 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 supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor 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.

Research Medical Center is a 585+ bed hospital. Our hospital offers an array of medical and health clinic services. This includes womens services offering obstetrics and fertility, an emergency room, and a trauma center. We offer a Stroke Center, a walk-in clinic, and orthopedics across three Kansas City locations. Our specialty care areas include a Chest Pain Center, Level I Trauma Center, Breast Care Center, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Programs, and Primary Stroke Center. We are one of 10 HCA Midwest Health hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas

Research Psychiatric Center is a 95+ bed facility. We offer acute inpatient, day treatment, and community-based outpatient behavioral healthcare. We treat adolescents, adults, and senior adults for emotional disorders, mental illness, and substance abuse. Our professional staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed professional counselors. We are committed to delivering our patients skilled compassionate care regardless of age or circumstance.

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.