Cardiac Sonographer-Fulltime Days

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC, seeks a Cardiac Sonographer to perform comprehensive cardiac imaging and diagnostic procedures per departmental guidelines. You will conduct echocardiography, ECGs, and treadmill stress tests, assess patient status, and ensure accurate documentation in charts and records.

Candidates should hold a high school diploma or equivalent, BCLS certification, and CCI/ARDMS credentials in Cardiac Sonography.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; BCLS certification expected.
• Credentialing by CCI or ARDMS in Cardiac Sonography.
• Experience in cardiac diagnostic procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs cardiac sonography, electrocardiography, and treadmill stress test per guidelines.
• Performs diagnostic procedures per department guidelines.
• Assesses patient condition and evaluates cardiac diagnostics to inform recommendations.
• Initiates and maintains monitoring equipment.
• Files paperwork and schedules department appointments; charges via BCX system.

Skills

Medical terminology

Cardiopulmonary modalities

Patient care under stress

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BCLS certification (American Heart Association)

Cardiac sonography credentialing (CCI/ARDMS)

Tools

BCX system

Cardiac ultrasound equipment

Job description

FacilityCape Fear Valley Medical CenterLocationFayetteville, North CarolinaDepartmentCardiac DiagnosticsJob FamilyAllied HealthWork ShiftSummaryPerforms all aspects and modalities of Cardiac Sonography and Cardiac Diagnostics to Health System patients per department guidelines. Maintains and completes appropriate documentation in patients’ charts and departmental records.Major Job FunctionsThe following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:Performs cardiac sonography, electrocardiography, and treadmill stress test per departmental guidelinesPerforms diagnostic procedures per department guidelinesAssesses patient condition and evaluates cardiac diagnostics appropriately so recommendations can be made when necessary and established protocols are followedInitiates and maintains monitoring equipmentFiles paperwork and schedules appointments for department as neededKnowledgeable in the use of equipment and treatment modalities for patients of all agesCharges for all services provided inclusive of use of BCX systemOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:Education and Formal Training:High school diploma or equivalent requiredBCLS certified by the American Heart AssociationCredentialed by the (CCI) Cardiovascular Credentialing International or (ARDMS) American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in Cardiac SonographyWork Experience:1 year of cardiac sonography experienceOther cardiac diagnostic experience preferredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Understanding of medical terminology and current cardiopulmonary modalitiesAbility to react calmly and maintain composure in stressful situations and when dealing with co-workers, patients, and hospital guestsKnowledgeable of the psychosocial and physiological development and spiritual needs of infants, children, adolescents, and all adult age groups (per Erickson’s Model) in order to provide appropriate care and intervention, either personally or through staffPhysical Requirements:Moderate physical exertion, up to 30% of the time, with ability to lift up to 50 lbsNormal working conditions with adequate lighting and ventilationMental/Visual Requirements: More than 65% of time requires concentration and close attention to detailRequired Licenses and CertificationsRCS - Cardiovascular Credentialing InternationalCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity