Cardiac Sonographer - Atrium Health Lincolnton Sanger Heart & Vascular FT

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Lincoln, NC

12h•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time Cardiac Sonographer position at Atrium Health Lincolnton Sanger Heart & Vascular offers opportunities for career development and advancement through various levels (I, II, III, IV). The role involves performing a range of echocardiographic procedures, maintaining equipment, analyzing patient records, preparing preliminary reports, and participating in quality improvement activities. The position also requires instructing students and other healthcare personnel, attending meetings, and ensuring continuing education. Higher-level sonographers (Level 4) are expected to participate in research, perform inpatient portable and lab echocardiograms on weekends/holidays/on-call, act as a resource in leadership's absence, and troubleshoot equipment and EMR/PAC systems.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Valid Sonography credential registration (ARRT(S), RDMS, RDCS) through ARRT and/or 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.
Subject to many interruptions.
One year experience with patients preferred.

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.

Responsibilities

Performs routine and emergency echocardiograms, including 2D, 3D, Doppler, Transesophageal, and Stress Echocardiograms.
Records quality imaging information following procedural guidelines and protocols.
Explains procedures and potential side effects to patients and families.
Provides echocardiography services at various locations, including portables, working variable shifts, weekends, and providing emergent call coverage.
Operates and maintains equipment necessary for procedures, performing minor adjustments and cleaning.
Analyzes patient medical records to gather necessary history for diagnostic procedures.
Prepares preliminary reports for Cardiologist review.
Participates in quality improvement activities, evaluating technical quality and accuracy of procedure results.
Maintains confidentiality of patient, employee, and corporation information.
Instructs students, fellows, nurses, or other healthcare personnel as requested.
Communicates technical and patient care information according to established processes.
Attends Echo Lab Meetings and participates in Echo-related conferences.
Works weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed.
Cultivates a collaborative and cooperative work environment.
Participates in dedicated research protocols (Level 4).
Performs portable and lab echocardiograms in an inpatient setting on weekends, holidays, and on-call basis (Level 4).
Acts as a resource in the absence of the leadership team (Level 4).
Actively participates in educational opportunities (Level 4).
Serves as a role model for other cardiac sonographers (Level 4).
Troubleshoots Cardiac Ultrasound equipment issues (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