Cardiac Sonographer - Atrium Health Gastonia Sanger Heart & Vascular PRN

Advocate Aurora Health • Gastonia, NC

137d • $45 - $45

About The Position

This role does include opportunities for career development/advancement for a Cardiac Sonographer I, II, III, IV. The position is part-time and involves performing diagnostic echocardiograms and stress echo procedures as ordered by physicians. The Cardiac Sonographer will record quality information while performing echocardiographic imaging and following procedural guidelines and protocols. They will explain procedures and possible side effects to the patient or family members, confirm all physician requests, and evaluate patients' clinical history for proper clinical indicators and possible contraindications for the requested procedure. Collaboration with physicians to ensure quality patient care is essential. The role also includes operating equipment used to perform echocardiograms, maintaining patient medical records, organizing the reporting process, and submitting final reports as requested. Additionally, the Cardiac Sonographer will perform portable diagnostic echocardiograms and may take call, work weekends, and rotate holidays as needed.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED