Cardiac Sonographer II
About The Position
This position is for a Cardiac Sonographer II in the Department of Cardiology at WFBMG University Group Practice: High Point Main. The role is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, and is benefits-eligible. The position offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates and up to $5,000 in relocation assistance for qualified candidates. The Cardiac Sonographer II will perform diagnostic echocardiograms, TEE, stress echo, and advanced procedures, while also serving as a clinical resource and preceptor. The role involves maintaining patient records, organizing the reporting process, and potentially taking call, working weekends, and rotating holidays.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Completion of a cardiac ultrasound training program required.
- Completion of certification or registry in Echocardiography (RDCS) required.
- BLS required.
- Meets all qualifications of Echocardiography Tech II ladder requirements.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates knowledge and ability to respond to emergency situations.
- In collaboration with leadership assists in development of policies, procedures, and standards of care reflective of current practice/literature.
- Demonstrates leadership in role as preceptor and serves as a clinical resource for others.
- Performs diagnostic echocardiograms, TEE, stress echo, and advanced 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 patient's 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.
- Accepts charge and preceptor responsibilities upon request.
- Takes call, works weekends and rotates holidays as needed.
Benefits
- Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
- Generous PTO: Accrual starts at up to 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
- Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave for non-birthing parents.
- Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions
- Education Reimbursement: We invest in your professional growth, offering up to $2,500 per year towards a bachelor's degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree.
- Sign-on Bonus: This job qualifies for a $15,000 sign on bonus provided the candidate meets eligibility requirements.
- Relocation Assistance: Up to $5,000 in Relocation Assistance (for qualified candidates)
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
