Cardiac Sonographer I: Advanced Cardiac Imaging

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

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.