Cardiac Sonographer II - Anson/Echocardiography

Advocate Health; Wadesboro (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an Echocardiography Technician II to perform diagnostic echocardiograms and stress echoes. You will record quality data, explain procedures to patients, and ensure accurate documentation. The role requires collaboration with physicians, operation of imaging equipment, and maintaining records. On-call weekends and holiday rotations are included.

Experience with echocardiography and adherence to safety protocols are essential, along with RDCS and BLS certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of cardiac ultrasound training program.
• RDCS certification required.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic echocardiograms and stress echo procedures as ordered.
• Records quality information during imaging and adheres to guidelines.
• Explains procedures and potential side effects to patients.
• Verifies physician requests and reviews patient history for indicators/contraindications.
• Collaborates with physicians to ensure quality care.
• Operates echocardiography equipment.
• Maintains patient medical records.
• Organizes the three stages of reporting: study, interpretation, final report.
• Submits final reports to the appropriate unit or office.
• Performs portable echocardiograms.
• Assumes charge/preceptor duties when requested.
• Takes call, works weekends, rotates holidays.

Skills

High school diploma

Communication skills

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Cardiac ultrasound training program

RDCS certification

BLS certification

Tools

Echocardiography equipment

Job description

Essential Functions

• Performs diagnostic echocardiograms and stress echo procedures as ordered by physicians.

• Records quality information while performing echocardiographic imaging and following procedural guidelines and protocols.

• Explains procedures and possible side effects to the patient or family members.

• Confirms all physician requests and evaluates patients' clinical history for proper clinical indicators and possible contraindications for procedure requested.

• Collaborates with physician to ensure quality patient care.

• Operates equipment used to perform echocardiograms.

• Maintains patient medical records.

• Organizes 3 stages involved in the reporting process: study completion, physician interpretation and final report.

• Submits final reports to appropriate nursing unit, physician office or medical records as requested.

• Performs portable diagnostic echocardiograms.

• Accepts charge and preceptor responsibilities upon request.

• Takes call, works weekends and rotates holidays as needed.

Physical Requirements

Involves exposure to infectious/contagious diseases and hazardous materials. Environment is climate controlled. Light to moderate physical requirements with frequent walking, standing, stooping and reaching. Lifting of up to 200 pounds of weight with assistance. Pushing and pulling of up to 450 pounds.

Education, Experience and Certifications

High School Diploma or GED required. Completion of a cardiac ultrasound training program required. Completion of certification or registry in Echocardiography (RDCS) required. BLS required. Meets all qualifications of Echocardiography Tech II ladder requirements.