Cardiac Sonographer I

Wheeling Hospital; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, WV seeks a Cardiac Sonographer to perform advanced non-invasive cardiac ultrasound studies to support accurate diagnosis and patient care. The role includes imaging, billing, scheduling coordination, and documentation in EPIC.

Applicants should be a Graduate of a Medical Imaging program with RDCS or RCS certification within 12 months of hire, and BLS within 30 days. 40-hour work week in a clinical lab setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Imaging program.
• RDCS (ARDMS) or RCS (CCI) certification within 12 months of hire.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced non-invasive cardiac imaging procedures.
• Handles proper billing of procedures and prioritizes patient scheduling.
• Coordinates and prioritizes patient scheduling to ensure timely completion of procedures.
• Obtains pre-test information and explains procedures to patients while maintaining courtesy.
• Performs all non-invasive imaging within guidelines and timeframes.
• Notifies medical staff of significant abnormal findings.
• Documents procedures in the patient chart to inform the physician of completion.
• Calculates and measures cardiovascular structures from data to aid diagnosis.
• Maintains equipment and labs in orderly condition.
• Completes accurate documentation in EPIC for billing.
• Maintains patient confidentiality as required.
• Supports Cardiac Sonographer I through feedback and training.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Motivation

Education

Graduate of a Medical Imaging program

RDCS or RCS certification within 12 months of hire

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days

Job description

Performs advanced Cardiac Ultrasound procedures in order to facilitate appropriate diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure

• Graduate of a Medical Imaging program.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within 12 months of hire.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs advanced non-invasive imaging procedures for Cardiac Laboratories.
• Performs proper billing of procedures and prioritize patient scheduling.
• Coordinates and prioritizes patient scheduling in order to insure procedure completion in a timely fashion.
• Prior to testing, obtains information for specific procedures to be performed, answer pertinent questions to patients concerning procedures and are courteous to patients and their families 100% of the time.
• Performs all non-invasive imaging procedures within established guidelines and timeframes.
• Notifies appropriate medical staff if there are significant abnormal findings.
• Documents procedure performed within patient chart to inform the physician that the test has been completed.
• Calculates and measures Cardiovascular structures from procedure data in order to aid the physician in interpreting results and achieving a diagnosis.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of the equipment, procedure rooms and work areas of the Cardiac Laboratories.
• Completes accurate documentation through EPIC to ensure proper billing.
• Maintains the confidentiality of the patient and unit information, without infraction, as monitored by supervision.
• Supports the development of the Cardiac Sonographer I by providing ongoing feedback regarding their performance.
• Participates in education and in-service opportunities in order to maintain and enhance knowledge.
• Acts as a preceptor by on-boarding new sonographers with department orientation, in-service and education.
• Provides preliminary report on study performed in a timely manner. Reviews preliminary report with physician.
• Follows and implement Cardiac protocols and policies.
• Participates in the training of Cardiac ultrasound techniques and procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Hearing (aid permitted) – must be able to function without use of lip reading.
• Visual acuity (corrected) – keen for both distant and near objects/individuals (i.e. ability to read small print).

Working Environment

• Clinical setting.

Skills and Abilities

• Possesses the interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
• Motivation and drive for continuous development of self.
• Cooperatively interact with the health care team to support and contribute to the shared group goals.

The Cardiac Sonographer Clinical Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality imaging care, and improve job satisfaction for cardiac sonographers.

To apply for the next level, the Cardiac Sonographer must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level.

Level 1

• No experience required.
• All Cardiac Sonographers with less than 12 months of experienceenter at Level one.

Level 2

• Meets requirements for previous level.
• One year of registered experience (unregistered time not applicable).
• Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, plus additional skill sets.

Level 3

• Meets requirements for previous levels.
• One continuing education pathway.
• Three years of registered experience (unregistered time not applicable).
• Compliant in 3 leadership/supervisory skills.
• Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 and 2, plus 3 additional skill sets.

Level 4

• Meets requirements for previous levels.
• One continuing education pathway.
• Five years of registered experience (unregistered time not applicable).
• Compliant in 5 leadership/supervisory skills.
• Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, 2, and 3 plus 4 additional skill sets.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.

Cost Center

133 WH HVI Cardio Invasive Lab

Address

1 Medical Park Drive
Wheeling
West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.