Cardiac Sonographer - CMC Main Sanger Heart & Vascular

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role offers opportunities for career development and advancement for a Cardiac Sonographer I, II, III, or IV. The position is eligible for a sign-on bonus based on eligibility. The Cardiac Sonographer will demonstrate proficiency by performing routine and emergency echocardiograms, including 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, Doppler, Transesophageal, and Stress Echocardiograms, as requested by a physician and in accordance with established protocols. They will record quality information, explain procedures to patients and families, and provide echocardiography services at all necessary locations, including portables. The role involves working variable shifts, weekends, and providing emergent call coverage as scheduled. The Cardiac Sonographer will operate and maintain equipment, analyze patient medical records, prepare preliminary reports, and participate in quality improvement activities. They will maintain patient confidentiality, instruct students and other healthcare personnel, and communicate technical and patient care information. Attendance at Echo Lab Meetings and Echo-related conferences is expected for continuing education and professional growth. Level 4 Cardiac Sonographers have additional expectations, including participation in research protocols, performing inpatient echocardiograms on weekends, holidays, and on-call, acting as a resource in leadership's absence, and actively participating in educational opportunities. They are expected to be role models and troubleshoot equipment and EMR/Cardiac PAC system issues.

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).
Completion of certification or registry in Echocardiography (RDCS) required within 1 year of employment.
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 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, Doppler, Transesophageal, and Stress Echocardiograms.
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.
Provides echocardiography service at all necessary locations, portables, working variable shifts, weekends, and providing emergent call coverage as scheduled.
Operates equipment necessary to perform all required procedures and to obtain optimal diagnostic recording; utilize ancillary devices such as selected transducers, digital networking system, and off-line analysis systems.
Maintains equipment in working order, making minor adjustments and repairs.
Performs routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, and reports any equipment malfunction to the echo lab manager.
Analyzes patient's medical record to obtain history of symptoms and necessary information for performance of diagnostic procedures.
Prepares preliminary reports for review and interpretation by Cardiologist.
Participates in quality improvement activities; evaluates procedure results for technical quality and accuracy; maintains appropriate logs, files, and records.
Reviews department performance in relation to established goals, implementing 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, participates in Echo related conferences through attendance, ensuring continuing education and professional growth.
Works weekends, holidays and on-call, as needed.
Cultivates a collaborative and cooperative work environment within 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).
Has the ability to troubleshoot Cardiac Ultrasound equipment issues and follows through until corrected (Level 4).
Troubleshoots issues with EMR and Cardiac PAC system (Level 4).

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
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