CV Sonographer II

CommonSpirit Health; Papillion (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Cardiac Sonographer to deliver exceptional patient care through advanced diagnostic testing. In this pivotal role, you will perform various cardiology and vascular exams utilizing echocardiography and other diagnostic imaging techniques. You must complete relevant certifications within specified timelines and continually enhance your professional skills. The position emphasizes patient education and confidentiality while providing high-quality diagnostic services in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or equivalent clinical training upon hire.
• Must obtain Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo within 12 months.
• Registered Vascular Technologist or Specialist within 12 months is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform various diagnostic cardiology and vascular exams.
• Corroborate clinical history and assess patients' appropriateness for ordered procedures.
• Provide patient education and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Echocardiography

Patient education

Diagnostic imaging techniques

Basic Life Support - CPR

Education

Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program

Tools

Diagnostic imaging equipment

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.

• Performs various diagnostic cardiology or peripheral vascular exams including but not limited to:
  • Vascular Imaging
    • Carotid duplex
    • Peripheral arterial duplex
    • Ankle/brachial indices
    • Segmental pressures
    • Peripheral venous duplex
    • Cerebrovascular duplex
• 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.
• Assumes responsibility for personal and professional development through participation in department meetings, in-service programs, and continuing education programs.

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, within 30 Days

Where You\'ll Work

At CHI Health Midlands we proudly serve Sarpy County and surrounding areas in Nebraska with patient-focused care. When designing our facility, we kept the patient viewpoint in mind, setting a tone for a more comfortable, less stressful hospital stay. We provide our patients with some of the highest quality scores in the country in heart and vascular, emergency, and surgical care. Also, we offer high quality care in diagnostics/radiology, women\'s care, home care, orthopedics, sleep and breathing disorders.