Cardiac Sonographer, Vascular Lab, Full Time, First Shift - Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus

UC Health•West Chester, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

UC Health is hiring a Part-Time Cardiac Sonographer for the Vascular and Echo Labs at West Chester Hospital. We are offering up to a $7,500 sign-on bonus! The Cardiac Sonographer will support West Chester Hospital's Vascular and Echo Labs by delivering high-quality care to patients based on assessed needs, established standards of care and according to policy. A cardiac sonographer will perform echocardiographic diagnostic modalities utilizing a variety of equipment to accurately assess cardiac function, anatomy and physiology flow parameters.

Requirements

Completion of a two-year Allied Health degree and successful completion of a 12 month CAAHEP approved School of Ultrasound Technology, or Cardiovascular Technology, or equivalent education.
Work requires sufficient education/training to acquire American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification in cardiac ultrasound, Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS).
ARDMS/CCI Certification within twelve months of employment.
Required clinical hours to become registry eligible.
Must be knowledgeable and demonstrate competency on current practice of echocardiography: cognitive, technical, interpersonal and communication skills necessary for the performance of adult, geriatric, adolescent echocardiography.

Responsibilities

Perform echocardiographic diagnostic procedures with the ability to utilize a variety of equipment to determine accurate assessment of cardiac function, anatomy, and physiology flow parameters in multiple patient care areas.
Engage in population appropriate communication.
Have knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
Give clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
Involve family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
Identify any physical limitations of the patient and deploy intervention when necessary.
Recognize and respond appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
Interpret population related data and plan care appropriately.
Identify and respond appropriately to different needs resulting from unique psychological needs or those associated with religious/cultural norms.
Perform treatments, administer medication or operate equipment safely.
Recognize and respond to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
Perform 2D, Adult Congenital, 3D, AFI (automated frequency imaging), Dyssynchrony, Dobutamine, Bicycle and Treadmill Stress echocardiograms, Transesophageal, and 3D Transesophageal.
Conduct studies of consistently high quality utilizing special skills according to established protocols.
Delineate and record abnormalities and make appropriate changes in technique as required by specific patient care needs.
Participation in research studies.
Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
Utilize Epic scheduling/patient data charting software, organize daily schedule, Tele-Tracking/patient transportation, clarify orders when necessary, follow hospital policy for reporting critical results.
Comply with all department policies and procedures.
Demonstrate compliance with all requirements for safety, infection control, and disaster plan.
Serve as an expert role model in providing quality patient care for internal and external customers with appropriate test/indications selection.
Provide one-on-one training to student technologists, cardiology fellows, and other staff physicians.
Knowledge of Merge Cardio operations, local functions and systems function.