Cardiac Sonographer PRN - Pineville Sanger Heart & Vascular

Advocate Health • Charlotte, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Sonographer PRN position at Atrium Health Pineville - Echocardiography is a part-time role responsible for performing diagnostic echocardiograms and stress echo procedures. The sonographer will record quality imaging, explain procedures to patients, and collaborate with physicians to ensure quality care. This role involves operating echocardiogram equipment, maintaining patient records, and organizing the reporting process. Portable echocardiograms will also be performed, and the position requires 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 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED