Cardiac Sonographer III - Penn Ave Cardiology

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K match

Dental and health insurance

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health's Cardiac Sonographer III position at Penn Ave. Cardiology Clinic in Des Moines combines advanced echocardiography with high-quality diagnostic imaging to support early detection and treatment of heart disease.

The role offers a collaborative, patient-centered environment where your expertise directly impacts patient outcomes, with full-time hours and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited cardiac sonography program.
• Minimum of one year of experience in echocardiography and/or vascular diagnostics.
• Current certification/registry in cardiac and vascular sonography (ARDMS or CCI).
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license for work-related duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive diagnostic cardiac ultrasound examinations per clinic policies and standards.
• Obtain high-quality diagnostic images using advanced techniques and adapt exams to patient factors.
• Exercise independent clinical judgment to identify normal vs. abnormal findings.
• Analyze echocardiographic images and communicate findings to cardiologists and referring providers.
• Prepare accurate preliminary reports and promptly communicate urgent findings.
• Ensure patient comfort, safety, and education during imaging.
• Maintain documentation and uphold quality assurance standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals for coordinated care.
• Maintain equipment functionality and adhere to infection prevention and safety guidelines.

Skills

Echocardiography

Cardiac imaging

Independent clinical judgment

Education

Cardiac sonography program

ARDMS/CCI certification

CPR certification

Tools

ARDMS

CCI

Job description

Overview

UnityPoint Health

Cardiac Sonographer III

(Would Consider Cardiac Sonographer I or II with other experience)

Penn Ave. Cardiology Clinic

Monday-Friday 7:30AM-4:00PM

Full-time + benefits

Join a highly respected cardiology team dedicated to delivering exceptional cardiovascular care. As a Cardiac Sonographer III, you'll use advanced echocardiography technology to perform high-quality diagnostic studies that play a vital role in the early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced cardiologists in a collaborative, patient-centered clinic where your expertise is valued and your contributions directly impact patient outcomes.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive diagnostic cardiac ultrasound examinations in accordance with clinic policies, protocols, and industry standards.
• Utilize advanced sonographic knowledge to obtain high-quality diagnostic images while adapting exam techniques based on patient anatomy, pathology, and clinical presentation.
• Exercise independent clinical judgment to distinguish normal from abnormal cardiac structures and identify pathological findings during examinations.
• Analyze echocardiographic images, correlate findings with patient history, and communicate pertinent information to cardiologists and referring providers.
• Prepare accurate preliminary reports and promptly communicate urgent or critical findings following established protocols.
• Ensure patient comfort, safety, and education throughout the imaging process while providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold quality assurance standards to support excellent clinical outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated, high-quality cardiovascular care.
• Maintain equipment functionality and adhere to infection prevention and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited cardiac sonography program.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a specialty area such as echocardiography and/or vascular diagnostics.
• Current certification/registry in both cardiac and vascular sonography through ARDMS and/or CCI.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license required when operating a vehicle for work-related duties.

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