Cardiovascular Sonographer- Echo Floating - Mount Carmel $15,000

Mount Carmel Health System; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Referral Rewards

DailyPay

Job summary

Mount Carmel Health System seeks a Registered Cardiac Sonographer to perform echocardiography and vascular diagnostic testing across 12 locations, providing coverage as needed. The role requires ARDMS/CCI credentialing or eligibility and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Ideal candidates have an associate or bachelor's degree in diagnostic medical sonography, at least one year of cardiovascular imaging experience, and a strong patient-care focus with excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Associates or bachelor's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum one year experience in cardiovascular imaging preferred.
• ARDMS or CCI certification with eligibility to certify within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Reviews physician orders to ensure correct procedure and correctly identifies patients.
• Performs all studies according to policy and procedures and standards established by accrediting bodies.
• Explains procedures to patients and ensures patient comfort.
• Obtains pertinent health history and enters accurate data in diagnostic testing systems.
• Communicates pertinent patient data to appropriate team members and collaborates with other departments.
• Knowledgeable of equipment pertinent to testing area; participates in basic troubleshooting and new equipment evaluation.
• Responsible for personal professional development and maintaining registry status.
• Uses timekeeping and clinical information systems effectively.
• Participates in performance improvement and data collection.

Skills

Cardiovascular imaging

Effective communication

BLS certification

Education

AS/ BS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:Mount Carmel operates 12 locations that provide cardiac ultrasound services. This position created would float to all 12 locations and provide necessary coverage

Position Purpose:

The Registered Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for performing Echocardiography and/or Vascular diagnostic testing as per Accreditation Guidelines. Reports preliminary findings for physician interpretation, Functions within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of the organization.

What you will do:

• Reviews physician orders to ensure correct procedure and correctly identifies patients.
• Patient Care: Performs all studies according to policy and procedures and standards established by Accreditating body. Abnormal pathology reported appropriately. Explains procedures to patients, answers patient's questions. Ensures comfort of patient. Assists with patient transport as needed.
• Documentation: Obtains pertinent health history. Enters accurate and complete data in diagnostic testing equipment and documentation system. Ensures accuracy of reports prior to dispatch.
• Collaboration/Communication: Communicates pertinent patient data to appropriate team members. Collaborates with other departments to provide optimum patient care.
• Equipment Resource Management: Knowledgeable of all equipment pertinent to specific area of testing. Able to perform basic trouble-shooting. Participates in evaluation of new equipment.
• Initiative: Responsible for personal professional development. Maintains registry status or actively pursues registry. Responsible for completion of annual competencies. Participates in accreditation/re-accreditation process.
• Computer Skills: Utilizes computers appropriate to areas of testing effectively, including timekeeping system, clinical information systems and the intranet.
• Performance Improvement: Assists in development of department monitors and data collection. Participates in PI work groups.

What we are looking for:

• Education: Associates or bachelor's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography preferred
• Licensure/Certification:

1. Registered by the ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) as

a. RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) or

b. RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

OR

2. Registered by CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) as

a. RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer) or

b. RVS (Registered Vascular Specialist)

OR

3. ARDMS or CCI Board-eligible AND achieve certification within 12-months of hire

• Experience: Minimum one (1) year experience in cardiovascular imaging preferred.
• Effective Communication Skills
• BLS certification required.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
• Generous paid time off programs.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
• Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing.
• Employee Referral Rewards program.
• Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you're hired as an eligible colleague, you'll be able to see how much you've made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day!
• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our five hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you're seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.