Cardiac Ultrasound Specialist—Imaging & Impact

United Hospital Center; Bridgeport (WV); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV is hiring a Cardiac Sonographer I to perform advanced non-invasive cardiac imaging. You will help with scheduling, ensure timely procedures, and document findings in EPIC for physician review.

Requirements include RDCS-AE or RCS, BLS within 30 days, and at least 1 year of experience. The role supports education and on-the-job training for Level progression within the Cardiac Sonographer ladder.

Formación

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS-AE) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS).
• Within 30 days of hire, obtain Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Minimum one year of cardiac sonographer experience.

Responsabilidades

• Performs advanced non-invasive imaging procedures for Cardiac Laboratories.
• Performs proper billing of procedures and prioritize patient scheduling.
• Coordinates and prioritizes patient scheduling in order to insure procedure completion in a timely fashion.
• Prior to testing, obtains information for specific procedures to be performed, answer pertinent questions to patients concerning procedures and are courteous to patients and their families 100% of the time.
• Performs all non-invasive imaging procedures within established guidelines and timeframes.
• Notifies appropriate medical staff if there are significant abnormal findings.
• Documents procedure performed within patient chart to inform the physician that the test has been completed.
• Calculates and measures Cardiovascular structures from procedure data in order to aid the physician in interpreting results and achieving a diagnosis.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of the equipment, procedure rooms and work areas of the Cardiac Laboratories.
• Completes accurate documentation through EPIC to ensure proper billing.
• Maintains the confidentiality of the patient and unit information, without infraction, as monitored by supervision.
• Supports the development of the Cardiac Sonographer I by providing ongoing feedback regarding their performance.
• Participates in education and in-service opportunities in order to maintain and enhance knowledge.
• Acts as a preceptor by on-boarding new sonographers with department orientation, in-service and education.
• Provides preliminary report on study performed in a timely manner. Reviews preliminary report with physician.
• Follows and implement Cardiac protocols and policies.
• Participates in the training of Cardiac ultrasound techniques and procedures.

Conocimientos

Advanced Cardiac Ultrasound

Patient interaction

Interpersonal communication

Precepting/mentoring

Educación

RDCS-AE or RCS certification

BLS certification

1 year cardiac sonographer experience (as requirement)

Herramientas

EPIC documentation

Descripción del empleo

United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV is hiring a Cardiac Sonographer I to perform advanced non-invasive cardiac imaging. You will help with scheduling, ensure timely procedures, and document findings in EPIC for physician review.

Requirements include RDCS-AE or RCS, BLS within 30 days, and at least 1 year of experience. The role supports education and on-the-job training for Level progression within the Cardiac Sonographer ladder.