Cardiac Sonographer - Full Time First Shift

Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 46,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Valley Health System is seeking a skilled Cardiac Sonographer to perform echocardiographic techniques that assist physicians in diagnosing medical conditions. The role involves stress echocardiography, image acquisition, and patient preparation and education.

Requirements include an Allied Health training program (2–4 years) and ARDMS/CCI registry eligibility. A strong focus on accuracy, patient safety, and teamwork is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must have the physical, mental and technical skills necessary to perform diagnostic testing of adult cardiovascular patients.
• Ability to communicate with physicians, peers and patients on a professional and technical level.

Responsibilities

• Obtains diagnostic echocardiographic recordings or images following established procedures.
• Cardiac ultrasound following established procedure.
• Stress echocardiography including stress monitoring, pre/post exercise images and processing of digital images for physician review.
• Explains procedure to patient and gives necessary instruction.
• Prepares patient for procedure including vital signs, monitoring equipment and diagnostic equipment.

Education

2–4 year Allied Health training program

Job description

Work Details

Department CARDIOVASCULAR LAB - 306172 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift First Shift (United States of America)

Pay

Pay Range $33.64 - $50.46

Job Description

The Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for performing echocardiographic techniques/procedures which assist physicians in the diagnosis of medical conditions in patients.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Obtains the following diagnostic echocardiographic recordings or images following established procedures: Echocardiography utilizing echo contrast for improving difficult images in conjunction with other modalities.
• Cardiac ultrasound following established procedure.
• Stress echocardiography including stress monitoring, obtaining pre and post exercise images and processing of digital images for physician review.
• Explains procedure to patient and gives necessary instruction.
• Prepares patient for procedure including vital signs, attaching monitoring equipment and preparing diagnostic equipment as necessary.
• Reviews the patient record for test indication and obtains clinical information pertinent to the test.
• Reviews patient EMR and verifies correct order before initiating test.
• Reviews patient record to obtain information relevant to testing which may include, but not limited to relevant diagnosis, history and physical, patient height/weight, EKG and other lab data.
• Performs the appropriate assessment using patient interview, auscultation, palpation and documents appropriate data.
• Recognizes and corrects technical problems with technique or equipment which may affect results, abnormal pathology or results which may require additional or modified testing or imaging for optimal evaluation, and serious abnormalities which might require immediate reporting to the requesting physician.
• Refers any questions regarding appropriateness of therapy or testing to the Lead Cardiac Sonographer or the requesting physician.
• Completes documentation of testing resulting in proper charging and recording of test.
• Maintains supplies and equipment following established procedure, including cleaning and scheduled maintenance.
• Becomes involved and assists with new procedures created by new technology or responsibilities.
• Studies suggested reference material to new procedures.

Education

• Graduate of a 2–4-year Allied Health training program required.

Experience

• Two (2) years training experience in cardiac sonography (echocardiography) preferred.
• Recent graduates of accredited sonography programs are encouraged to apply.

Certification & Licensure

• Requires registry by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS).
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required.
• New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Qualifications

Must have the physical, mental and technical skills necessary to perform diagnostic testing of adult cardiovascular patients. Ability to communicate with physicians, peers and patients on a professional and technical level.

Benefits

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development.
• In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

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