Cardiac Sonographer - Atrium Health Lake Norman Echocardiography FT

Atrium Health; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to perform diagnostic ultrasound studies in a clinical setting. This role includes responsibilities such as patient care, operating echocardiography equipment, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Opportunities for career advancement and robust benefits are available.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Robust Benefits Packages

Paid Time Off

Relocation Bonus

Qualifications

• Completion of cardiac ultrasound training program required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic echocardiograms and stress echo procedures.
• Records quality information while performing echocardiographic imaging.
• Collaborates with physician to ensure quality patient care.

Skills

Collaboration

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification in Echocardiography (RDCS)

Job description

Overview

**This role does include opportunities for career development/advancement for a Cardiac Sonographer I, II, III, IV.**

This position is Sign-On Bonus eligible. In addition to the sign-on bonus, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages and paid time off. This position is eligible for relocation bonus if current residence is out of the designated distance to facility.

Job Summary
Performs cardiac ultrasound studies including 2D, M-Mode, pulsed and color flow, stress echo in a physician office or hospital setting.

Essential Functions

• Performs diagnostic echocardiograms and stress echo procedures as ordered by physicians.
• 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.
• Confirms all physician requests and evaluates patients’ clinical history for proper clinical indicators and possible contraindications for procedure requested.
• Collaborates with physician to ensure quality patient care.
• Operates equipment used to perform echocardiograms.
• Maintains patient medical records.
• Organizes 3 stages involved in the reporting process: study completion, physician interpretation and final report.
• Submits final reports to appropriate nursing unit, physician office or medical records as requested.
• Performs portable diagnostic echocardiograms.
• Takes call, works weekends and rotates holidays as needed.

Physical Requirements
Involves exposure to infectious/contagious diseases and hazardous materials. Environment is climate controlled. Light to moderate physical requirements with frequent walking, standing, stooping and reaching. Lifting of up to 200 pounds of weight with assistance. Pushing and pulling of up to 450 pounds.

Education, Experience and Certifications
High School Diploma or GED required. Completion of a cardiac ultrasound training program required. Completion of certification or registry in Echocardiography (RDCS) required within 1 year of employment. BLS required.