Sonographer – Cardiac

nebraskamed; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance up to $5,000/year

35% Clarkson College discount

Educational cost coverage for career/进

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer for PRN/Casual shifts at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. The role focuses on cardiac and/or vascular ultrasound procedures and may involve training staff and fellows.

Preferred candidates have 2+ years of hospital experience and hold an Associate's degree or equivalent in a cardiac ultrasound program, plus BLS certification. Nuclear and vascular imaging collaboration is common in this team.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree OR equivalent combination of education/experience from an accredited cardiac ultrasound program performing all types of cardiac ultrasound in a health care environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently to accomplish tasks that require self-direction.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from an AHA endorsed program.

Responsibilities

• Perform cardiac and/or vascular ultrasound procedures and acquire echocardiographic data to support patient care.
• Provide education and training in ultrasound procedures for fellows, interns and staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Self-motivation

BLS certification

Education

High school education or equivalent

Associate's degree / cardiac ultrasound program

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Sonographer – Cardiac – PRN /Casual

Position Highlights:

Nebraska Medicine is now taking applications for a talented individual to join us as aSonographer focused on Cardiac sonography.

The Nebraska Medicine Cardiovascular Imaging teamis devoted to diagnosing, treating, and managing the circulatory system disease with the most advanced medical equipment, procedures, and nationally recognized expertise. As the regional leader, we use a collaborativeapproach to care bringing together experienced specialists from cardiology, interventional radiology, vascular surgery, neurosurgery, and cardiothoracic surgery who have one goal in mind: treating and healing patients.

Prefer if candidates have 2 or more years of experience working in a hospital setting.

For an inside look at the Sonographer - Cardiac role, please click the link: https://youtu.be/qpcp3j9I_LY

We partner with our physicians, nurses, and other hospital staff to provide the best Serious Medicine and Extraordinary Care available in the region. We are excited to have Forbes Magazine recognize us in their list of America’s Top Employers and the Best Employer in Nebraska. Come join us!!

Shift:

• PRN /Casual
• Location: Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha NE.

Why Work with Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

Be part of something extraordinary with Nebraska Medicine!

Sonographer – CardiacDescription:

Perform cardiac and/or vascular ultrasound procedures, depending on position, and acquire appropriate echocardiographic and/or vascular data to provide the highest quality of care for the organization's patients and medical staff. Provide education and training in ultrasound procedures for fellows, interns and other staff to serve the community and provide high quality educational experiences.

Required Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree OR equivalent combination of education/experience from an accredited cardiac ultrasound program performing all types of cardiac ultrasound in a health care environment combined (One year of education equals one year of experience) required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently to accomplish tasks that require self-direction required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior cardiac and/or vascular ultrasound experience in a health care environment preferred.
• Minimum of 18 years of age or older preferred.
• Associate's degree from an accredited cardiac ultrasound program performing all types of cardiac ultrasound in a health care environment preferred.
• Demonstrate ability to think deductively and make clinical decisions accordingly preferred.
• Experience with typical office equipment (e.g., telephone, fax machine, copy machine, calculator) preferred.
• Experience with ultrasound equipment, transesophageal transducers, research computer systems, centricity hospital information system, and digital echo storage system preferred.
• Demonstrate knowledge 1 of principles and function of the cardiovascular system and vascular circulatory system, including physics and blood flow hemodynamics preferred.
• Registered in cardiac ultrasound or registry eligible required preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.