Cardiac Sonographer PRN - Pineville Sanger Heart & Vascular
About The Position
The Cardiac Sonographer performs diagnostic echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, and portable echocardiograms as ordered by physicians. The role records quality information during imaging in accordance with procedural guidelines and protocols, explains procedures and possible side effects to patients or family members, and confirms physician requests while reviewing clinical history for relevant indicators and contraindications. The sonographer collaborates with physicians to support quality patient care, operates echocardiography equipment, and maintains patient medical records. The position organizes the reporting process from study completion through physician interpretation and final reporting, and submits final reports to the appropriate nursing unit, physician office, or medical records department. The role takes call and works weekends and rotating holidays as needed. This is a PRN, part-time position with no benefits eligibility listed.
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 requirements, including 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 echocardiogram 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 review 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 department as requested.
- Perform portable diagnostic echocardiograms.
- Take call and work weekends and rotating holidays as needed.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits, subject to eligibility
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- Financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Career development programs
- Premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate’s job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
