Adult PRN

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role offers opportunities for career development and advancement for a Cardiac Sonographer I, II, III, or IV. The Cardiac Sonographer demonstrates proficiency by performing routine and emergency echocardiograms, including 2D, 3D, Doppler, Transesophageal, and Stress Echocardiograms, as requested by a physician and in accordance with established protocols. They record quality information while performing echocardiographic imaging and follow procedural guidelines. The sonographer explains procedures and possible side effects to patients or family members. They provide echocardiography services at all necessary locations, including portables, working variable shifts, weekends, and providing emergent call coverage as scheduled. The role involves operating equipment necessary for all required procedures and obtaining optimal diagnostic recordings, utilizing ancillary devices. Maintaining equipment in working order, making minor adjustments and repairs, performing routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, and reporting malfunctions to the echo lab manager are also key responsibilities. The sonographer analyzes patient medical records to obtain history and necessary information for diagnostic procedures, and prepares preliminary reports for Cardiologist review. They participate in quality improvement activities, evaluate procedure results for technical quality and accuracy, and maintain appropriate logs, files, and records. Reviewing department performance in relation to established goals and implementing changes to affect outcomes are expected. Maintaining confidentiality of patients, employees, and corporation-related activities is crucial. The sonographer may instruct students, fellows, nurses, or health personnel as requested and communicates technical and patient care related information according to established processes and timelines. Attending Echo Lab Meetings and participating in Echo-related conferences through attendance ensures continuing education and professional growth. The role requires working weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed, and cultivating a collaborative and cooperative work environment. Level 4 Cardiac Sonographers have additional expectations, including participating in dedicated research protocols, performing portable and lab echocardiograms in an inpatient setting on weekends, holidays, and on-call basis, acting as a resource in the absence of the leadership team, and actively participating in educational opportunities. They are expected to be a role model for other cardiac sonographers and have the ability to troubleshoot Cardiac Ultrasound equipment issues and EMR and 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).
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.
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 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, Doppler, Transesophageal, and Stress Echocardiogram.
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.
Maintain equipment in working order, making minor adjustments and repairs.
Performs routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, and report any equipment malfunction to echo lab manager.
Analyze 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.
Participate in quality improvement activities; evaluate procedure results for technical quality and accuracy; maintain appropriate logs, files, and records.
Review department performance in relation to established goals, implementing changes to affect outcomes.
Maintain confidentiality of patients, employees and corporation-related activities.
Instruct 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