Cardiac Sonographer-Per Diem

Cape Fear Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System in Fayetteville, NC, seeks a Cardiac Sonographer to perform all aspects and modalities of cardiac diagnostics per department guidelines, documenting findings in charts and records.

The role requires credentialing (CCI/ARDMS) in Cardiac Sonography, and at least one year of cardiac sonography experience, with ability to work with various age groups and to operate monitoring equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Credentialing by CCI or ARDMS in Cardiac Sonography is required.
• 1 year of cardiac sonography experience is required.
• 1 year of other cardiac diagnostic experience preferred.
• Understanding medical terminology and current cardiopulmonary modalities.
• Ability to stay calm and focused in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Performs cardiac sonography, electrocardiography, and treadmill stress tests per departmental guidelines.
• Performs diagnostic procedures per department guidelines.
• Assesses patient condition and evaluates cardiac diagnostics to make recommendations when needed.
• Initiates and maintains monitoring equipment.
• Files paperwork and schedules appointments for the department as needed.
• Knowledgeable in equipment and treatment modalities for patients of all ages.
• Charges for all services provided inclusive of use of BCX system.

Skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Calm under pressure

Cardiac modalities knowledge

Patient care knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CCI/ARDMS Cardiac Sonography certification

Tools

ECG equipment

Cardiac monitoring equipment (BCX system)

Job description

Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department Cardiac Diagnostics

Job Family Allied Health

Work Shift Variable (United States of America)

Summary

Performs 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 Functions

The 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 guidelines
• Performs diagnostic procedures per department guidelines
• Assesses patient condition and evaluates cardiac diagnostics appropriately so recommendations can be made when necessary and established protocols are followed
• Initiates and maintains monitoring equipment
• Files paperwork and schedules appointments for department as needed
• Knowledgeable in the use of equipment and treatment modalities for patients of all ages
• Charges for all services provided inclusive of use of BCX system
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The 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 required
• Credentialed by the (CCI) Cardiovascular Credentialing International or (ARDMS) American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in Cardiac Sonography required

Work Experience

• 1 year of cardiac sonography experience
• 1 year of other cardiac diagnostic experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Understanding of medical terminology and current cardiopulmonary modalities
• Ability to react calmly and maintain composure in stressful situations and when dealing with co-workers, patients, and hospital guests
• Knowledgeable 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 staff

Physical Requirements

• Moderate physical exertion, up to 30% of the time, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Normal working conditions with adequate lighting and ventilation

Mental/Visual Requirements

• More than 65% of time requires concentration and close attention to detail

Required Licenses and Certifications

• RCS - Cardiovascular Credentialing International

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time.

Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.