Cardiac Sonographer I

Valley Health System; Ohio; Presencial; USD 49.000 - 73.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Zero- deductible health plan

PTO and tuition assistance

Retirement savings match

Employee assistance program

Wellness program – Healthy U

Descripción de la vacante

Valley Health System is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to perform echocardiographic techniques to aid physicians in diagnosing medical conditions. The role involves preparing patients, conducting stress and contrast echocardiography, and ensuring accurate documentation and coding of tests.

Candidates should have ARDMS RDCS/CCI credentials or equivalent, with 2+ years of cardiac sonography experience preferred, and maintain BLS certification.

Formación

• Graduate of a 2–4-year Allied Health training program required.
• Two (2) years training experience in cardiac sonography (echocardiography) preferred.
• ARDMS RDCS or CCI RCS/ACS certification preferred; BLS required.

Responsabilidades

• Obtains diagnostic echocardiographic recordings or images following established procedures.
• Performs echocardiography including contrast and stress echocardiography.
• Explains procedure to patient and provides necessary instructions.
• Prepares patient and equipment for testing; reviews EMR and orders for relevance.
• Ensures proper documentation and proper charging/recording of tests.
• Maintains supplies and participates in implementation of new procedures.

Conocimientos

Cardiac Sonography

Echocardiography

Patient Communication

ARDMS RDCS

BLS

Educación

2-4 year Allied Health training

Descripción del empleo

As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.

Department VH IMAGING | SPRING MILLS - 107174 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift Pay Range $35.30 - $52.95

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).

Graduates of the Valley Health System Sonography Program have (12) months from the date of hire to obtain certification/registration.

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.

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

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