PRN Cardiac Sonographer

STJ St. Joseph's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine is seeking a Cardiac Ultrasound professional to perform advanced non-invasive imaging in the Cardiac Laboratories. You will prioritize patient scheduling, ensure timely procedures, and document findings to support physicians in diagnosis.

The role emphasizes patient communication, accuracy, and adherence to protocols. The candidate should hold a Medical Imaging degree, obtain RDCS-AE or RCS within 12 months, and secure Basic Life Support within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Imaging program as a baseline credential.
• Must obtain RDCS-AE or RCS certification within 12 months of hire date.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced non-invasive imaging procedures for Cardiac Laboratories.
• Bill procedures accurately and prioritize patient scheduling.
• Coordinate and prioritize patient scheduling to ensure timely procedures.
• Explain procedures to patients and answer questions courteously.
• Perform all non-invasive imaging within established guidelines and timeframes.
• Notify medical staff of significant abnormal findings.
• Document procedures in the patient chart to inform the physician.
• Calculate and measure cardiovascular structures from data to aid diagnosis.
• Maintain equipment, rooms, and work areas in clean and orderly condition.
• Complete accurate documentation in EPIC for proper billing.
• Protect patient and unit confidentiality at all times.
• Support Cardiac Sonographer I through feedback on performance.
• Participate in education and in-service opportunities to enhance knowledge.
• On-board new sonographers with orientation and training as a preceptor.
• Provide preliminary reports promptly and review with physicians.
• Follow and implement Cardiac protocols and policies.
• Contribute to training of Cardiac ultrasound techniques and procedures.

Education

Graduate of a Medical Imaging program

RDCS-AE or RCS certification within 12 months of hire

Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire

Job description

Performs advanced Cardiac Ultrasound procedures in order to facilitate appropriate diagnosis and treatment of patients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• 1. Graduate of a Medical Imaging program.
• 2. Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echocardiography (RDCS-AE) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within 12 months of hire.
• 3. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• 1. Performs advanced non-invasive imaging procedures for Cardiac Laboratories.
• 2. Performs proper billing of procedures and prioritize patient scheduling.
• 3. Coordinates and prioritizes patient scheduling in order to insure procedure completion in a timely fashion.
• 4. Prior to testing, obtains information for specific procedures to be performed, answer pertinent questions to patients concerning procedures and are courteous to patients and their families 100% of the time.
• 5. Performs all non-invasive imaging procedures within established guidelines and timeframes.
• 6. Notifies appropriate medical staff if there are significant abnormal findings.
• 7. Documents procedure performed within patient chart to inform the physician that the test has been completed.
• 8. Calculates and measures Cardiovascular structures from procedure data in order to aid the physician in interpreting results and achieving a diagnosis.
• 9. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of the equipment, procedure rooms and work areas of the Cardiac Laboratories.
• 10. Completes accurate documentation through EPIC to ensure proper billing.
• 11. Maintains the confidentiality of the patient and unit information, without infraction, as monitored by supervision.
• 12. Supports the development of the Cardiac Sonographer I by providing ongoing feedback regarding their performance.
• 13. Participates in education and in-service opportunities in order to maintain and enhance knowledge.
• 14. Acts as a preceptor by on-boarding new sonographers with department orientation, in-service and education.
• 15. Provides preliminary report on study performed in a timely manner. Reviews preliminary report with physician.
• 16. Follows and implement Cardiac protocols and policies.
• 17. Participates in the training of Cardiac ultrasound techniques and procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 1. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• 2. Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 40 pounds.
• 3. Hearing (aid permitted) – must be able to function without use of lip reading.
• 4. Visual acuity (corrected) – keen for both distant and near objects/individuals (i.e. ability to read small print).

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• 1. Clinical setting.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 1. Possesses the interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
• 2. Motivation and drive for continuous development of self.
• 3. Cooperatively interact with the health care team to support and contribute to the shared group goals.

ADDITIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
• Shift: Varied (United States of America)
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
• Company: STJ St. Joseph's Hospital
• Cost Center: 157
• STJ Ultrasound and Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Address: 1 Amalia Drive Buckhannon West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

The West Virginia University Health System is a West Virginia-based academic health system that provides the full continuum of healthcare services at 30 hospitals in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland. With more than 47,000 employees, of which 7,200 are providers, and $10 billion in total operating revenues, the WVU Health System is anchored by an 890-bed academic medical center and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. Together, the Health System’s hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post-acute care.