CCardiac Sonographer - Philadelphia

ArchWell Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ArchWell Health seeks a Cardiac Sonographer to prepare patients and imaging equipment for echocardiography, perform full transthoracic studies, and support physicians with data interpretation. You will ensure accurate data entry and maintain up-to-date records in clinical systems, contributing to high-quality patient care.

The role requires state licensure including RDMS and ARDMS/RCS credentials, with at least two years as an Imaging Tech.

Qualifications

• RDMS license and ARDMS RDCS or CCI RCS certification required.
• Minimum two years working as an Imaging Tech.
• Fluency in Spanish or other relevant languages preferred in service areas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and equipment, perform full transthoracic echocardiography.
• Explain procedures and address member questions to ensure comfort.
• Enter data accurately into clinical systems and medical records.
• Maintain and calibrate ultrasound equipment and monitor quality control.

Skills

Customer service

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Emotional intelligence

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

RDMS license

ARDMS RDCS or CCI RCS

Minimum 2 years imaging tech

Proficient PC skills

Spanish language ability

Job description

ArchWell Health is a new, innovative healthcare provider devoted to improving the lives of our senior members. We deliver best-in-class care at comfortable, accessible neighborhood clinics where seniors can feel at home and become part of a vibrant, wellness-focused community. Our members experience greater continuity of care, as well as the comfort of knowing they will be treated with respect by people who genuinely care about them, their families, and their communities.

JobSummary:

Reporting to the Director of Cardiac Imaging, the Cardiac Sonographer is a critical member of the care team. The Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for preparing patients and diagnostic equipment for imaging procedures by explaining procedures, performing full transthoracic echocardiography procedures, fielding all member questions, and providing a comfortable setting to the member. The Cardiac Sonographer is also responsible for accurate data entry, assisting physicians in interpreting the data, and ensuring all medical records and clinical systems are up to date.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Obtain optimal quality Echocardiographic data utilizing 2-D imaging, M-Mode, Continuous Wave, Pulsed Wave, and Color Flow Doppler
  
• Prepare preliminary reports for physician interpretation
• Utilize ultrasound Enhancing Agents according to ASE guidelines, and perform saline contracts studies as needed
• Explain procedures to members so they are well informed regarding the examination and address any of their concerns
• Accurately track and input test data and patient information into clinical systems and medical records
  
• Maintain and calibrate equipment, as well as monitor quality control, to ensure accurate results
• Utilize knowledge of each member’s age-specific needs in performance of duties and responsibilities
  
• Assist with transporting patients to and from exam rooms, ensuring high-level of patient care and satisfaction
• Ability and willingness to travel locally and regionally up to 50% of thetime with portable echo machine
  

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Customer-service orientation, with a focus on patient experience and care throughout interactions
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-orientation for data entry, ensuring accuracy in data reporting and analysis
• High level of emotion intelligence, able to manage stressful situations with grace and determination
• Self-starter with the ability to think creatively and work effectively
• Ability to work effectively with various seniorities and diverse populations including staff, providers, members, family members, and vendors
• Excellent critical reasoning, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to analyze situations, determine risks, and find solutions to prevent future issues and resolve recurring defects

Education and Experience:

• All state-level licensures including but not limited to: RDMS, permit for medical imaging, and certifications in basic life support.
• Credentialed as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Minimum two years working as an Imaging Tech
• Proficient PC skills
• Fluency in Spanish or other languages spoken by people in the communities we serve (where necessary)

ArchWell Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification.