Cardiac Sonographer - Stanly/Albemarle Echocardiography Weekender

Advocate Health•Albemarle, NC

50d•$36 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

This part-time Cardiac Sonographer position is responsible for performing diagnostic echocardiograms and stress echo procedures. The role involves recording quality imaging, explaining procedures to patients, confirming physician requests, and collaborating with physicians to ensure quality patient care. The sonographer will operate echocardiogram equipment, maintain patient records, organize the reporting process, and submit final reports. Portable echocardiograms will also be performed, and the role requires taking call, working weekends, and rotating holidays.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Completion of a cardiac ultrasound training program required.
Completion of certification or registry in Echocardiography (RDCS) required within 1 year of employment.
BLS required.

Nice To Haves

This role does include opportunities for career development/advancement for a Cardiac Sonographer I, II, III, IV.

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic echocardiograms and stress echo procedures as ordered by physicians.
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.
Confirms all physician requests and evaluates patients' clinical history for proper clinical indicators and possible contraindications for procedure requested.
Collaborates with physician to ensure quality patient care.
Operates equipment used to perform echocardiograms.
Maintains patient medical records.
Organizes 3 stages involved in the reporting process: study completion, physician interpretation and final report.
Submits final reports to appropriate nursing unit, physician office or medical records as requested.
Performs portable diagnostic echocardiograms.
Takes call, works weekends and rotates holidays as needed.

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
Sign-on Bonus eligible