Cardiovascular Sonographer

Lexington Medical Center•West Columbia, SC

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Sonographer schedules, performs, and processes echocardiography and/or vascular ultrasound examinations. The role performs invasive and non-invasive procedures, evaluates patients to determine appropriate testing, and recognizes symptoms of cardiovascular distress. The sonographer works independently with little or no direct supervision and is available for on-call duty to maintain after-hours service. The position also supports quality improvement, departmental education, continuing education, and the maintenance and calibration of relevant equipment. The role is based in the Echovascular Lab and is listed as full-time, day shift, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
No minimum years of experience required.
CPR certification, or certification within 3 months of employment.
Registry eligible through ARDMS or CCI in Echocardiography and/or Vascular Technology.
Must obtain registry in either Echocardiography or Vascular Technology within 90 days of hire.
Successful completion of formal or occupational training specific to echocardiography and/or vascular sonography.
Excellent understanding of medical terminology.
Excellent understanding of normal and abnormal cardiac anatomy in relation to cardiovascular disease and/or the arterial and venous system, including pathology and morphology.

Responsibilities

Schedule, perform, and process echo and/or vascular ultrasound examinations.
Perform invasive and non-invasive echo and/or vascular procedures.
Obtain a brief patient history relevant to cardiac and/or arterial and venous disease states.
Perform a brief physical exam relevant to cardiac and arterial/venous disease states.
Clinically evaluate patients and determine the appropriate level of testing.
Administer echocardiogram image enhancement agents when indicated.
Recognize symptoms of cardiovascular distress.
Use current equipment requiring considerable experience, judgment, and concentration.
Be available for on-call duty to maintain after-hours service.
Participate in a continuous quality improvement program.
Participate in education programs and in-services for departmental personnel.
Participate in continuing education by reading journals and attending workshops and seminars.
Perform routine preventive maintenance and calibration procedures on pertinent equipment.
Report equipment malfunctions and maintain a record of these events.
Maintain professional rapport with the Medical Director, Medical Staff, and Cardiovascular Staff.
Work independently with little or no direct supervision.
Perform other duties as assigned or required by circumstances.

Benefits

Day-one medical, dental, and life insurance benefits.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
403(b) match plan eligibility from day one, with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6%.
Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
Optional supplemental life insurance with low-cost premiums, up to three times salary.
Adoption assistance.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees after 90 days of eligible employment.
Tuition reimbursement.
Student loan forgiveness.
Sign-on bonus up to $10,000.