Part-Time Cardiac Sonographer – Weekend Shifts

Hugh Chatham Health; Albemarle (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligible

Job summary

Advocate Health's Cardiology team in Stanly is seeking a part-time Cardiac Sonographer to perform echocardiograms and stress imaging with weekend coverage. The 20-hour work week includes Saturdays and Sundays, with sign-on bonus eligibility based on criteria.

You'll need a high school diploma or GED, a cardiac ultrasound training program, and RDCS certification within one year; BLS is required. Competitive benefits and career growth opportunities are highlighted by the employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a cardiac ultrasound training program required.
• Completion of certification or registry in Echocardiography (RDCS) required within 1 year of employment.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic echocardiograms and stress echo procedures as ordered by physicians.
• Records quality information while performing echocardiographic imaging and following procedural guidelines and protocols.
• Explains procedures and possible side effects to the patient or family members.
• Confirms all physician requests and evaluates patients' clinical history for proper clinical indicators and possible contraindications for procedure requested.
• Collaborates with physician to ensure quality patient care.
• Operates equipment used to perform echocardiograms.
• Maintains patient medical records.
• Organizes 3 stages involved in the reporting process: study completion, physician interpretation and final report.
• Submits final reports to appropriate nursing unit, physician office or medical records as requested.
• Performs portable diagnostic echocardiograms.
• Takes call, works weekends and rotates holidays as needed.

Skills

Echocardiography

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Cardiac ultrasound training

RDCS certification within 1 year

BLS required

Job description

Advocate Health's Cardiology team in Stanly is seeking a part-time Cardiac Sonographer to perform echocardiograms and stress imaging with weekend coverage. The 20-hour work week includes Saturdays and Sundays, with sign-on bonus eligibility based on criteria.

You'll need a high school diploma or GED, a cardiac ultrasound training program, and RDCS certification within one year; BLS is required. Competitive benefits and career growth opportunities are highlighted by the employer.