Sonographer - Vascular or Cardiac

Nebraska Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Sonographer specializing in both cardiac and vascular imaging to join our cardiovascular imaging team at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. You will perform cardiac and vascular ultrasound procedures and help advance patient diagnosis and treatment with a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach.

We value a professional with strong communication skills, BLS certification, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree OR equivalent from an accredited cardiovascular ultrasound program.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• BLS certification from an AHA-endorsed program.
• RVT/RDCS (ARDMS) or RVS/RCS (CCI) within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic cardiac and vascular ultrasound procedures and acquire echocardiographic and/or vascular data to support patient care.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Self-motivated and independent

BLS certification

RVT/RDCS or RVS/RCS eligibility

Team collaboration

Education

High school education or equivalent

Associate's degree in cardiovascular ultrasound or equivalent

Tools

EPIC system

Ultrasound equipment

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 - Vascular or Cardiac - Full Time Position Highlights:

Nebraska Medicine is now taking applications for a talented individual to join us as a Sonographer focused on both Cardiac and Vascular sonography! The Nebraska Medicine Cardiovascular Imaging team is 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 collaborative approach 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.

• Opportunity for cross training for a single modality candidate.
• Prefer if candidates have 2 or more years of experience working in a hospital setting.
• (Also known as: Cardiovascular Sonographer, Cardiac Vascular Ultrasound Tech, Registered Cardiac Vascular Technologist, ARDMS – RVT, RDCS, Cardiac Vascular Sonographer)

For an inside look at the Sonographer - Vascular or Cardiac roles, please click either of the links below: https://youtu.be/qpcp3j9I_LY or https://youtu.be/bLjVjKiojr4

Shift Details:

• Full Time / 40 hours
• benefits eligible
• Day shift (Weekdays and Rotating weekends)
• On call required
• Location: Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha NE.
• Our Sonography team is offering $10,000 sign-on bonus.
• If you have questions about the sign on bonus or applying for the Vascular or Cardiac Sonographer role you can contact our TA Partner, Rohit Shinde, at [e-mail]

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.

Sonographer - Vascular or Cardiac

Perform basic cardiac and vascular ultrasound procedures and acquire appropriate echocardiographic and/or vascular data to provide the highest quality of care for the organization's patients and medical staff.

Required Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree OR equivalent combination of education/experience from an accredited cardiovascular ultrasound program performing all types of cardiovascular 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).
• Registered in Vascular Technologist (RVT) and Registered Cardiac Ultrasound Tech (RDCS) with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) OR registered in vascular and cardiac ultrasound as Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) and Registered Cardiac Specialist (RCS) with the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within one year of transfer or hire required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree from an accredited cardiovascular ultrasound program performing all types of cardiovascular 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, transducers, research computer systems, EPIC hospital information system, and digital echo-vascular storage system preferred.
• Demonstrate knowledge of principles and function of the cardiovascular system and vascular circulatory system, including physics and blood flow hemodynamics 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.

Nebraska Medicine includes two hospitals, the state's largest and highest rated Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, along with more than 70 primary care and specialty clinics.

Nebraska Medicine and our research and education partner, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), share the same mission: to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care.

Every colleague plays a key role in upholding our promise of “Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care” to our patients and their families. Working with Nebraska Medicine means committing to meaningful, impactful work that will elevate the success of your fellow colleagues and will help our patients and their families feel comfortable, confident and cared for.