Cardiac Sonographer - Stanly/Albemarle Echocardiography Weekender

Atrium Health; Albemarle (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in North Carolina seeks an experienced echocardiography technologist to perform diagnostic echocardiograms and stress echo procedures as ordered by physicians. You will record quality information, explain procedures to patients, and collaborate with physicians to ensure accurate patient care.

The role requires completing a cardiac ultrasound training program and RDCS certification within the first year, along with BLS. Weekend and holiday call coverage is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a cardiac ultrasound training program required.
• RDCS certification within 1 year of employment is required.
• BLS certification required.

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

Skills

Echocardiography

Patient instructions

Quality documentation

Collaboration with physicians

Procedure explanation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Cardiac ultrasound training program

RDCS within 1 year

BLS certification

Tools

Echocardiography equipment

Job description

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

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.
• 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 within 1 year of employment.

BLS required.