Echo Sonographer

Taylorville Memorial Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) match

Health insurance

Job summary

Memorial Health is seeking a skilled Cardiac Sonographer to perform comprehensive ultrasound imaging of the heart, vessels, and related anatomy. The role includes interpreting findings, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality and safety in a fast-paced clinical environment.

The position requires ARDMS/CCI credentials, proficiency with PACS, and a focus on continuing education to support patient care excellence. This is an on-site, full-time opportunity with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Cardiac ultrasound imaging is a primary duty.
• Vascular ultrasound imaging is part of imaging responsibilities.
• Experience with PACS and medical imaging software is expected.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and review patient history to facilitate diagnosis.
• Perform cardiac ultrasound procedures and produce/evaluate images.
• Provide interpreting physicians with summaries of findings.
• Maintain imaging skills and knowledge of testing modalities.
• Ensure infection control and patient confidentiality.
• Maintain equipment and report service needs.
• Keep current with ultrasound developments and credentialing requirements.

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

Vascular ultrasound

PACS

Education

ARDMS or CCI credential

Tools

PACS

Job description

Focused on the Future of Care We're looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you're ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer.

Position Type

On-site

Schedule

Full Time, Day Shift $20,000 Sign-on Bonus

Job Description Summary

Performs cardiac and vascular ultrasound imaging to evaluate anatomy and pathophysiology of the heart, great vessels, and vascular system. Conducts and analyzes echocardiograms (adult, pediatric, stress, TEE), specialty imaging (3D, contrast, strain), and assists in cardiac cath and vascular procedures. Processes images and reports using PACS, supports lab accreditation, quality assurance, education, and development, while upholding Memorial Health System standards of safety, courtesy, quality, and efficiency.

Job Description

1. 1. Obtain, review and bring together pertinent patient history, physical examination and supporting clinical data to facilitate diagnostic result. undefined
2. 2. Perform cardiac ultrasound diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures on patients of all ages by producing, assessing and evaluating ultrasound images and related data according to established standards, policies, procedures and guidelines. undefined
3. 3. Provide interpreting physicians with an oral or written summary of technical findings. undefined
4. 4. Maintain technical skills related to all ultrasound imaging factors; maintain knowledge of other testing modalities. undefined
5. 5. Demonstrate knowledge in human gross and sectional anatomy and physiology and pathophysiology to image and evaluate normal and abnormal tissue structure or function. undefined
6. 6. Understand biological effects of ultrasound. undefined
7. Use independent professional judgment to assure exam will clinically evaluate the given diagnosis. Refer discrepancies to interpreting or ordering physician. undefined8. Adheres to behavioral standards.undefined9. Utilize proper infection control procedures according to department and hospital procedures.undefined10. Ensure proper recording, documentation, confidentiality and transmission of patient information. Develop and maintain skills in digital imaging and information practices.undefined11. Monitor the condition of equipment and supplies to ensure safe and efficient operation of the department. undefined12. Comply with departmental policies regarding employee/patient incident reports.undefined13. Participate in the department’s continuing education program, Laboratory accreditation and case review/quality review processes.undefined14. Keep current with clinical developments in the field of ultrasound imaging. Be responsible for continual learning.undefined15. Maintain ARDMS or CCI credential through documentation of continuing education requirements of the credentialing organization.undefined16. Organize and participate in daily activities that maintain operations: cleaning stocking, equipment evaluation, moving equipment to bedside studies, data entry and evaluation, emergency call rotation, imaging system electrical safety, equipment repair and diagnostics, Imaging and reporting system Dbase maintenance and Sys Admin functions.undefined17. Serve as liaison to other hospital departments for coordination of quality assurance and process improvement activities.undefined18. Serve as resource to technical staff, medical staff and visitors for clinical or educational information and activities.undefined19. Maintain and advance abilities to assimilate and report clinical information in complex patients. undefined20. Follow SMH policy directives and procedures the performance of duties and responsibilities. undefined21. Be an example to the laboratory staff of professionalism, teamwork and patient advocacy.undefined22. Demonstrate leadership in helping the team meet strategic goals of the department and the organization.undefined23. Keep current of clinical developments in the field of Ultrasound imaging and assist the Department Manager in the creation of new clinical imaging protocols and advanced ultrasound applications.undefinedTransfers, maintains basic quality assurance issues and recalls images from PACS system. Performs equipment quality checks and troubleshoots when appropriate. Reports any need for service or repair to appropriate leadership. Assists in providing a safe work environment and is dedicated to providing patient satisfaction. 27. Maintain continuing education credits in compliance with licensing agency. Maintains clinical competency. Adheres to all hospital and departmental policies and procedures including, but not limited to, those regarding infection control, hand hygiene, attendance, and appearance. undefined

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Pay Transparency

$37.43 - $58.02 Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role.

Benefits

Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options.

All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/

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