Cardiovascular Sonographer- Echo Floating - Mount Carmel $15,000

Trinity Health•Grove City, OH

38d•Onsite

About The Position

Mount Carmel operates 12 locations that provide cardiac ultrasound services. This position created would float to all 12 locations and provide necessary coverage. The Registered Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for performing Echocardiography and/or Vascular diagnostic testing as per Accreditation Guidelines. Reports preliminary findings for physician interpretation, Functions within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of the organization.

Requirements

Registered by the ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) as a. RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) or b. RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer OR 2. Registered by CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) as a. RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer) or b. RVS (Registered Vascular Specialist) OR 3. ARDMS or CCI Board-eligible AND achieve certification within 12-months of hire
Minimum one (1) year experience in cardiovascular imaging preferred.
Effective Communication Skills
BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

Associates or bachelor's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography preferred

Responsibilities

Reviews physician orders to ensure correct procedure and correctly identifies patients.
Performs all studies according to policy and procedures and standards established by Accreditating body.
Abnormal pathology reported appropriately.
Explains procedures to patients, answers patient's questions.
Ensures comfort of patient.
Assists with patient transport as needed.
Obtains pertinent health history.
Enters accurate and complete data in diagnostic testing equipment and documentation system.
Ensures accuracy of reports prior to dispatch.
Communicates pertinent patient data to appropriate team members.
Collaborates with other departments to provide optimum patient care.
Knowledgeable of all equipment pertinent to specific area of testing.
Able to perform basic trouble-shooting.
Participates in evaluation of new equipment.
Responsible for personal professional development.
Maintains registry status or actively pursues registry.
Responsible for completion of annual competencies.
Participates in accreditation/re-accreditation process.
Utilizes computers appropriate to areas of testing effectively, including timekeeping system, clinical information systems and the intranet.
Assists in development of department monitors and data collection.
Participates in PI work groups.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
Generous paid time off programs.
Employee recognition programs.
Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing.
Employee Referral Rewards program.
DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday.
Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.