Cardiac Sonographer - Full Time First Shift

Valley Health; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Healthy U wellness program

Health savings account & FSA

Discounts to on-campus dining

Job summary

Valley Health seeks a Cardiac Sonographer to perform echocardiographic studies and assist physicians in diagnosis. The role involves obtaining ultrasound recordings, preparing patients, and reviewing orders in the EMR.

Requires ARDMS or CCI RDCS/RCS/ACS credentials, BLS, and 2+ years in cardiac sonography. On-site position with competitive benefits and comprehensive healthcare offerings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a 2-4 year Allied Health training program.
• Two years training experience in cardiac sonography preferred.
• ARDMS or CCI certification as RDCS/RCS/ACS required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiographic studies to assist physicians in diagnosis.
• Obtain and process diagnostic echocardiographic recordings and images.
• Explain procedures to patients and prepare them for testing.
• Review patient records and orders; document testing results for billing.
• Maintain equipment and assist with new procedures; ensure quality control.

Skills

RDCS/RCS/ACS certification

BLS Certification

Education

2–4 year Allied Health program

Job description

Department

CARDIOVASCULAR LAB - 306172

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Work Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

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

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• 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.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.