Cardiac Sonographer - Atrium Health Pineville/Union Sanger Heart & Vascular PRN

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Sonographer performs routine and emergency echocardiograms, including 2D, 3D, Doppler, Transesophageal, and Stress Echocardiograms. This role involves recording quality imaging, explaining procedures to patients, operating and maintaining equipment, analyzing patient medical records, and preparing preliminary reports for cardiologists. The position also includes participation in quality improvement activities, maintaining patient confidentiality, and instructing students or other healthcare personnel. Additionally, the Cardiac Sonographer attends meetings, participates in conferences, and cultivates a collaborative work environment. Level 4 Cardiac Sonographers have additional responsibilities such as participating in research, performing inpatient echocardiograms on weekends and holidays, acting as a resource in leadership's absence, and troubleshooting equipment and EMR/PAC systems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Sonography credential registration (ARRT(S), RDMS, RDCS) through American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
• Must be registered in appropriate cardiology specialties within one year of hire.
• Completion of CPR Course – BLS Certification Required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with physicians, staff, and other Medical Center personnel regarding patient care.
• Ability to communicate with patients of varying age groups.
• Ability to teach and provide instruction and assess quality of other sonographers' work.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive, effective working relationship with staff and leadership.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and maintain self-control.
• Ability to use sound judgment in decision-making.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Possible exposure to infectious and contagious diseases.
• Potential exposure to risk of blood borne diseases.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements.
• Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
• Exposure to housekeeping/cleaning agents and chemicals.
• Pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.
• Subject to many interruptions.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree preferred.
• Completion of a cardiac ultrasound training program preferred.
• ACS and/or RCS through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) preferred.
• One year experience with patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and emergency echocardiograms, including 2D, 3D, Doppler, Transesophageal, and Stress Echocardiograms.
• Records quality imaging information and follows procedural guidelines and protocols.
• Explains procedures and possible side effects to patients or family members.
• Provides echocardiography service at all necessary locations, including portables, working variable shifts, weekends, and providing emergent call coverage.
• Operates equipment necessary to perform all required procedures and obtain optimal diagnostic recordings.
• Utilizes ancillary devices such as selected transducers, digital networking systems, and off-line analysis systems.
• Maintains equipment in working order, making minor adjustments and repairs.
• Performs routine cleaning and preventive maintenance, and reports equipment malfunctions to the echo lab manager.
• Analyzes patient's medical record to obtain history of symptoms and necessary information for diagnostic procedures.
• Prepares preliminary reports for review and interpretation by Cardiologist.
• Participates in quality improvement activities, evaluates procedure results for technical quality and accuracy, and maintains appropriate logs, files, and records.
• Reviews department performance in relation to established goals and implements changes to affect outcomes.
• Maintains confidentiality of patients, employees, and corporation-related activities.
• Instructs students, fellows, nurses, or health personnel as requested.
• Communicates technical and patient care related information according to established processes and timelines.
• Attends Echo Lab Meetings and participates in Echo related conferences, ensuring continuing education and professional growth.
• Works weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed.
• Cultivates a collaborative and cooperative work environment within the department.
• Participates in dedicated research protocols, as needed (Level 4).
• Performs portable and lab echocardiograms in an inpatient setting on weekends, holidays, and on an on-call basis (Level 4).
• Acts as a resource in the absence of the leadership team to provide coverage (Level 4).
• Actively participates in educational opportunities both internally and externally (Level 4).
• Is a role model for other cardiac sonographers (Level 4).
• Troubleshoots Cardiac Ultrasound equipment issues and follows through until corrected (Level 4).
• Troubleshoots issues with EMR and Cardiac PAC system (Level 4).

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees