Cardiovascular Sonographer - Outpatient

Lexington Medical Center • SC

115d

About The Position

Proficient at all functions required to schedule, perform and process echo and/or vascular ultrasound examinations. The position is full-time with day shift hours from 0745 to 1615. The role includes performing invasive and non-invasive echo and/or vascular procedures, obtaining patient histories, and evaluating patients for appropriate testing. The successful candidate will be available for on-call duty to maintain after-hours service.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum Years of Experience: None.
• Required Certifications/Licensure: Certified in CPR or certified within 3 months of employment; Registry eligible (ARDMS or CCI) in Echocardiography and/or Vascular Technology. Must obtain registry in either Echocardiography or Vascular Technology within 90 days of hire date.
• Required Training: Successful completion of formal or occupational training specific to either echocardiography and/or vascular sonography.
• Possesses excellent understanding of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Performs invasive and non-invasive echo and/or vascular procedures.
• Possesses excellent understanding of normal and abnormal cardiac anatomy in relation to the cardiovascular disease process and/or arterial and venous system (pathology, morphology).
• Obtains a brief history that applies to cardiac disease states and/or arterial/venous diseases states.
• Performs a brief physical exam that applies to cardiac disease states and arterial/venous disease states.
• Clinically evaluates patients and determines the level of appropriate testing.
• Administers echocardiogram image enhancement agent as indicated.
• Recognizes symptoms of cardiovascular distress.
• Uses all current equipment that requires considerable experience, judgement and concentration.
• Available for on-call duty in order to maintain after hours service.
• Participates in a continuous quality improvement program.
• Participates in education programs and in-services for departmental personnel.
• Participates in continuing education by reading journals, attending workshops and seminars.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance and calibration procedures on all pertinent equipment.
• Reports equipment malfunctions and maintains a record of these events.
• Maintains professional rapport with the Medical Director, Medical Staff and Cardiovascular Staff.
• Works independently with little or no direct supervision.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or as required by circumstances.

Benefits

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
• Adoption assistance
• Employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees