Cardiac Sonographer III

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 52,624 - 78,936; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance starting on Day 1

Generous PTO (up to 25 days per year)

Parental leave

Retirement contributions up to 7%

Education reimbursement for further studies

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a Cardiac Ultrasound Technician in Lexington, NC. Responsibilities include performing echocardiograms and ensuring patient care through quality imaging and collaboration with physicians. The position requires a High School Diploma, completion of a cardiac ultrasound training program, and certification in Echocardiography (RDCS). Opportunities for benefits include generous PTO and education reimbursement. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are also offered.

Qualifications

• Completion of Open Heart Echocardiography training program required.
• Certification in Echocardiography is a must.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic echocardiograms as ordered.
• Records quality information during echocardiographic imaging.
• Explains procedures and possible side effects to patients.

Skills

Echocardiography

Patient Care

Communication

BLS Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Cardiac ultrasound training program

Certification or registry in Echocardiography (RDCS)

Job description

Position Details

Department: 36320 Lexington Medical Center - Ultrasound

Location: Lexington, North Carolina

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours per week: 40

Schedule: Weekdays, day shift

Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30

Sign-on Bonus: $15,000 (subject to eligibility)

Relocation Assistance: Up to $5,000

Position Highlights

• Sign-on Bonus: This job qualifies for a $15,000 sign on bonus provided the candidate meets eligibility requirements.
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $5,000 in Relocation Assistance (for qualified candidates)
• Location: Lexington, North Carolina

Benefits

• Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at up to 25 days per year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave for non-birthing parents.
• Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions.
• Education Reimbursement: Up to $2,500 per year towards a bachelor's degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 the three 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.
• Responsible for the direct provision of patient care and for assisting the manager with daily cardiac ultrasound operations to include coordination of patient care/outcomes and communications.

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.