CV Sonographer I

Catholic Health Initiatives; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 47,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Educational assistance

New grad friendly

Job summary

CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, Nebraska is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to perform state-of-the-art imaging and diagnostic testing for patients with cardiovascular conditions. You will apply independent judgment, position patients correctly, and produce high-quality cardiac ultrasound images for a wide range of cases.

Responsibilities include performing echocardiography, vascular studies, ECG-related tests, and stress echo procedures while supporting a patient-centered experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or equivalent training on hire.
• Registrant requirements must be achieved within 12 months of hire for SSU credentials.
• CPR must be current at hire and maintained thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic cardiology and peripheral vascular exams as listed.
• Produce high quality cardiac ultrasound images and analyze results.
• Corroborate clinical history and assess procedure appropriateness.
• Provide patient education and maintain confidentiality.
• Manage assigned area and report equipment issues.
• Complete quarterly mandatory education requirements.

Skills

Echocardiography

Cardiac imaging

Patient care

Education

Accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program

Registered Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo (within 12 months)

Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI (within 12 months)

Registered Vascular Technologist (within 12 months)

Registered Vascular Specialist (within 12 months)

Basic Life Support - CPR (within hire)

Tools

ECG

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Cardiac Sonographer, you will be a pivotal member of our cardiac team, performing crucial diagnostic testing to accurately diagnose and guide the treatment of patients with a wide range of cardiovascular conditions.

Every day, you will apply your independent judgment and advanced technical skills to perform state-of-the-art imaging procedures for patients presenting with conditions such as heart failure, heart rhythm disorders, and acute myocardial infarction, supporting decisions from minimally invasive interventions to major structural repairs.

To be successful in this role, you must possess a solid understanding of echocardiography imaging equipment, master proper patient positioning techniques, and expertly produce and analyze high-quality cardiac ultrasound images. Above all, you will continuously strive to deliver an exceptional and positive experience to our patients and their caregivers.

• Vascular Imaging Carotid duplex Peripheral arterial duplex Ankle/brachial indices Segmental pressures Peripheral venous duplex Cerebrovascular duplex

• Performs various diagnostic cardiology or peripheral vascular exams Cardiac Imaging Echocardiography Exercise stress echo Chemical stress echo Transesophageal echo Noninvasive Cardiac Testing Electrocardiograms (ECG) Holter/Event monitor applications Non-imaging stress testing

• Corroborates clinical history and assesses patient for appropriateness of ordered procedure.

• Provides patient education, applies patient relations skills and maintains confidentiality of patients and customers in a safe and professional manner.

• Assumes responsibility for assigned area, reporting equipment malfunctions and procedure difficulties.

• Is responsible for completing quarterly mandatory education requirements.

Up to a $9,000 sign-on bonus and $10,000 educational assistance available to external candidates!!

We love new grads!

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or equivalent clinical job training, upon hire

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo, within 12 - months or

• Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI, within 12 - months and

• Registered Vascular Technologist, within 12 - months or

• Registered Vascular Specialist, within 12 - months and

• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire.

Where You'll Work

Established by the Sisters of the St. Francis in 1924, CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney, Neb. At CHI Health Good Samaritan, you’ll find an advanced level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter transport and an ambulance program providing long distance and local 911 service. Among our many other services are cardiac care including open-heart surgery, a level II neonatal intensive care unit, a nationally accredited cancer center, comprehensive neurosurgery, advanced orthopedic program, and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at our free-standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.

Pay Range

$34.69 - $51.59 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.