Registered Cardiac Sonographer ECHO - $15,000 sign-on bonus

Veterans in Healthcare; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Carmel is seeking a Registered Cardiovascular Sonographer in the Westerville, OH area to perform echocardiography diagnostic testing in line with Accreditation Guidelines. The role reports preliminary findings to physicians and maintains high standards of patient care and safety.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders, accurate documentation, effective communication with team, equipment troubleshooting, and pursuing professional development and credentialing.

Qualifications

• Education and certifications required as listed.
• ARRT/ARDMS/CCI registrations or eligibility within 12 months of hire.
• Experience: minimum one year in cardiovascular imaging preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews physician orders and identifies patients accurately.
• Performs echocardiography studies per policy and reports findings for physician interpretation.
• Obtains health history and enters data into diagnostic systems; ensures report accuracy before dispatch.
• Communicates essential patient data to the team; collaborates with other departments for optimal care.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment and performs basic troubleshooting; participates in evaluating new equipment.
• Maintains professional development; pursues registry; completes annual competencies; participates in accreditation activities.
• Uses computers and clinical systems for timekeeping and data management.
• Contributes to performance improvement through data collection and PI activities.

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

ARRT Radiographer license or registry eligible

ARDMS RVT or RDCS

CCI RCS or RVS

ARDMS or CCI Board-eligible and certification within 12 months of hire

BLS certification

Job description

Location: Westerville, Ohio, 43081

Category: Clinical Support

Job Id: 00690878

Employment Type: Full time

Position Purpose

The Registered Cardiovascular Sonographer is responsible for performing Echocardiography diagnostic testing as per Accreditation Guidelines. Reports preliminary findings for physician interpretation, Functions within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of the organization.

What You Will Do

• Reviews physician orders to ensure correct procedure and correctly identifies patients.
• Patient Care: Performs all studies according to policy and procedures and standards established by Accreditating body. Abnormal pathology reported appropriately. Explains procedures to patients, answers patient's questions. Ensures comfort of patient. Assists with patient transport as needed.
• Documentation: Obtains pertinent health history. Enters accurate and complete data in diagnostic testing equipment and documentation system. Ensures accuracy of reports prior to dispatch.
• Collaboration/Communication: Communicates pertinent patient data to appropriate team members. Collaborates with other departments to provide optimum patient care.
• Equipment Resource Management: Knowledgeable of all equipment pertinent to specific area of testing. Able to perform basic trouble-shooting. Participates in evaluation of new equipment.
• Initiative: Responsible for personal professional development. Maintains registry status or actively pursues registry. Responsible for completion of annual competencies. Participates in accreditation/re-accreditation process.
• Computer Skills: Utilizes computers appropriate to areas of testing effectively, including timekeeping system, clinical information systems and the intranet.
• Performance Improvement: Assists in development of department monitors and data collection. Participates in PI work groups.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Education Required. Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography preferred
• Licensure / Certification: Registered as a Radiographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or registry eligible.
• Registered by the ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) as
  • a. RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) or b. RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer OR
• Registered by CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) as
  • a. RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer) or b. RVS (Registered Vascular Specialist) OR
• ARDMS or CCI Board-eligible AND achieve certification within 12-months of hire
• Experience: Minimum one (1) year experience in cardiovascular imaging preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Capable of lifting, turning patients in order to transport and position them for test. Additionally, be physically capable of moving the equipment needed to perform the study.
• Able to perform professional duties with minimal supervision.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
• Generous paid time off programs.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
• Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing.
• Employee Referral Rewards program.
• Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day!
• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

Ministry/Facility Information

Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our five hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you’re seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.