Cardiac Sonographer-Fulltime Days

Capefearvalley; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC, is seeking a Cardiac Sonography professional within the Cardiac Diagnostics department. The role performs all modalities of cardiac testing and ensures proper documentation in patient charts and departmental records.

The position requires BCLS certification, ARDMS/CCI cardiac sonography credentials, and at least 1 year of experience in cardiac sonography, with preferred additional cardiac diagnostic experience.

Qualifications

• Education and Formal Training: High school diploma or equivalent required
• BCLS certification by the American Heart Association
• Credentialed by CCI or ARDMS in Cardiac Sonography
• 1 year of cardiac sonography experience
• Other cardiac diagnostic experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs cardiac sonography, electrocardiography, and treadmill stress test per departmental guidelines
• Performs diagnostic procedures per department guidelines
• Assesses patient condition and evaluates cardiac diagnostics to support recommendations
• Initiates and maintains monitoring equipment
• Files paperwork and schedules appointments for department as needed
• Knowledgeable in equipment and treatment modalities for patients of all ages
• Charges for all services provided inclusive of use of BCX system
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

Facility and Location

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Cardiac Diagnostics

Job Family

Allied Health

Work Shift Summary

Performs 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 Functions

• Performs cardiac sonography, electrocardiography, and treadmill stress test per departmental guidelines
• Performs diagnostic procedures per department guidelines
• Assesses patient condition and evaluates cardiac diagnostics appropriately so recommendations can be made when necessary and established protocols are followed
• Initiates and maintains monitoring equipment
• Files paperwork and schedules appointments for department as needed
• Knowledgeable in the use of equipment and treatment modalities for patients of all ages
• Charges for all services provided inclusive of use of BCX system
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Formal Training: High school diploma or equivalent required
• BCLS certified by the American Heart Association
• Credentialed by the (CCI) Cardiovascular Credentialing International or (ARDMS) American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in Cardiac Sonography
• Work Experience: 1 year of cardiac sonography experience
• Other cardiac diagnostic experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Understanding of medical terminology and current cardiopulmonary modalities
• Ability to react calmly and maintain composure in stressful situations and when dealing with co-workers, patients, and hospital guests
• Knowledgeable 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 staff

Physical Requirements

Moderate physical exertion, up to 30% of the time, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Normal working conditions with adequate lighting and ventilation

Mental/Visual Requirements

More than 65% of time requires concentration and close attention to detail

Required Licenses and Certifications

RCS - Cardiovascular Credentialing International

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

About Cape Fear Valley Health

For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time. Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.