Cardiac Sonographer III Float II - Sanger Heart & Vascular
About The Position
This is a full-time position for a Cardiac Sonographer III Float II at Carolinas Medical Center - Echocardiography. The role involves performing diagnostic echocardiograms, TEE, stress echo, and advanced procedures. It offers opportunities for career development and advancement for Cardiac Sonographer I, II, III, and IV. The position is eligible for a sign-on bonus based on eligibility. The role requires the ability to respond to emergency situations, assist in policy development, and serve as a clinical resource and preceptor. Responsibilities include operating echocardiogram equipment, maintaining patient medical records, and organizing the reporting process. The position also involves taking call, working weekends, and rotating 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.
- BLS required.
- Meets all qualifications of Echocardiography Tech III 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
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
- Benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
