Cardiac Sonographer IV - Cabarrus/Echocardiography
About The Position
The Cardiac Sonographer IV performs diagnostic echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, and portable diagnostic echocardiograms as ordered by physicians. The position records quality information during imaging and follows procedural guidelines and protocols. It explains procedures and possible side effects to patients or family members, confirms physician requests, and reviews clinical histories for appropriate indicators and possible contraindications. The sonographer operates echocardiography equipment, maintains patient medical records, and organizes the reporting process from study completion through physician interpretation and final report. Final reports are submitted to the appropriate nursing unit, physician office, or medical records as requested. The role collaborates with physicians to support quality patient care. This full-time position is scheduled on weekdays from 3 PM to 11 PM, with 40 hours per week. It includes taking call, working weekends, and rotating holidays as needed. The position is sign-on bonus eligible based on eligibility and offers opportunities for career development and advancement across Cardiac Sonographer levels I through IV.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of a cardiac ultrasound training program.
- Completion of certification or registry in Echocardiography (RDCS) within one year of employment.
- BLS certification.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, and reaching; lifting up to 200 pounds with assistance; and pushing or pulling up to 450 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic echocardiograms and stress echo procedures as ordered by physicians.
- Record quality information while performing echocardiographic imaging and follow procedural guidelines and protocols.
- Explain procedures and possible side effects to patients or family members.
- Confirm physician requests and evaluate patients’ clinical histories for appropriate clinical indicators and possible contraindications.
- Collaborate with physicians to ensure quality patient care.
- Operate equipment used to perform echocardiograms.
- Maintain patient medical records.
- Organize the reporting process, including study completion, physician interpretation, and final report.
- Submit final reports to the appropriate nursing unit, physician office, or medical records as requested.
- Perform portable diagnostic echocardiograms.
- Take call, work weekends, and rotate holidays as needed.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus, based on eligibility.
- Paid time off programs.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
- Career development and advancement opportunities.
- Shift, on-call, and other premium pay based on role.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
