CV Sonographer I

CommonSpirit Health; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 469,000 - 470,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Educational assistance

Job summary

CHI Health Good Samaritan in Nebraska is actively seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to join our cardiac team. You will perform diagnostic testing, produce and analyze cardiac ultrasound images, and support decisions from minimally invasive interventions to major repairs.

We value independent judgment, advanced imaging skills, and compassionate patient care. The role includes venous and arterial duplex work, stress echocardiography, and ECG-related testing in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or equivalent clinical training.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo within 12 months.
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI within 12 months.
• Registered Vascular Technologist within 12 months.
• Basic Life Support - CPR upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform state-of-the-art imaging procedures for a wide range of cardiovascular conditions.
• Apply independent judgment to diagnose and guide treatment decisions.
• Produce and analyze high-quality cardiac ultrasound images.
• Support decisions from minimally invasive interventions to major repairs.
• Provide patient education and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Cardiac imaging

Echocardiography

Vascular imaging

Patient education

CPR readiness

Education

Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo

Registered Vascular Technologist

Tools

Echocardiography equipment

Job description

• Segmental pressures
• Transesophageal echo Noninvasive Cardiac Testing

*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 $10,000 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