Cardiac Sonographer-Per Diem

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to perform cardiac ultrasound, ECG, and treadmill stress testing per department guidelines. You will document findings in patient charts and department records, ensuring accurate and timely completion of all paperwork.

The role requires ARDMS/CCI Cardiac Sonography credentials and at least 1 year of cardiac sonography experience. Equal opportunity employer; hospital duties may include various related tasks.

Qualifications

• Education and formal training: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Credentialed by CCI or ARDMS in Cardiac Sonography required.
• 1 year of cardiac sonography experience; 1 year of other cardiac diagnostic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs cardiac sonography, electrocardiography, and treadmill stress test per departmental guidelines.
• Performs diagnostic procedures per departmental guidelines.
• Assesses patient condition and provides recommendations per protocols.
• Initiates and maintains monitoring equipment and bills/records as needed.

Skills

Cardiac Sonography

Electrocardiography

Treadmill Stress Test

Diagnostic Procedures

Documentation

Education

ARDMS/CCI Cardiac Sonography

High School Diploma

Job description

FacilityCape Fear Valley Medical CenterLocationFayetteville, North CarolinaDepartmentCardiac DiagnosticsJob FamilyAllied HealthWork ShiftVariable (United States of America)SummaryPerforms all aspects and modalities of Cardiac Sonography and Cardiac Diagnostics to Health System patients per department guidelines. Maintains and completes appropriate documentation in patients’ charts and departmental records.Major Job FunctionsThe following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:Performs cardiac sonography, electrocardiography, and treadmill stress test per departmental guidelinesPerforms diagnostic procedures per department guidelinesAssesses patient condition and evaluates cardiac diagnostics appropriately so recommendations can be made when necessary and established protocols are followedInitiates and maintains monitoring equipmentFiles paperwork and schedules appointments for department as neededKnowledgeable in the use of equipment and treatment modalities for patients of all agesCharges for all services provided inclusive of use of BCX systemOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:Education and Formal Training:High school diploma or equivalent requiredCredentialed by the (CCI) Cardiovascular Credentialing International or (ARDMS) American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in Cardiac Sonography requiredWork Experience:1 year of cardiac sonography experience1 year of other cardiac diagnostic experience preferredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Understanding of medical terminology and current cardiopulmonary modalitiesAbility to react calmly and maintain composure in stressful situations and when dealing with co-workers, patients, and hospital guestsKnowledgeable of the psychosocial and physiological development and spiritual needs of infants, children, adolescents, and all adult age groups (per Erickson’s Model) in order to provide appropriate care and intervention, either personally or through staffPhysical Requirements:Moderate physical exertion, up to 30% of the time, with ability to lift up to 50 lbsNormal working conditions with adequate lighting and ventilationMental/Visual Requirements: More than 65% of time requires concentration and close attention to detailRequired Licenses and CertificationsRCS - Cardiovascular Credentialing InternationalCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity