CV Sonographer I
About The Position
As a Cardiac Sonographer, you will be a pivotal member of the cardiac team, performing diagnostic testing to help diagnose and guide treatment for patients with a range of cardiovascular conditions. You will use independent judgment and advanced technical skills to perform imaging procedures for patients with conditions such as heart failure, heart rhythm disorders, and acute myocardial infarction, supporting care decisions from minimally invasive interventions to major structural repairs. The role requires understanding echocardiography imaging equipment, patient positioning, and producing and analyzing high-quality cardiac ultrasound images while providing a positive experience for patients and caregivers. The position also includes implementing age-appropriate care plans with the health care team, following infection-control procedures and universal precautions, fulfilling responsibilities related to reporting abuse and workplace violence, and responding to Code Blue responsibilities. Employees are expected to support employee health and ergonomics, attend mandatory safety offerings, and comply with hospital and department radiation policies. The employer offers a $25,000 sign-on bonus and up to $24,000 in educational assistance.
Requirements
- Associate of Science in Allied Health, upon hire, or a bachelor's degree in another equivalent field, upon hire.
- Obtain one of the listed applicable credentials: Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology, Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI), Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo, or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer within 12 months; or Registered Vascular Specialist upon hire; or Registered Vascular Technologist within 12 months.
- Basic Life Support (CPR) within 14 days.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a formal cardiovascular ultrasound program upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic cardiac imaging and testing to support diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions.
- Use independent judgment and technical skills to perform imaging procedures for patients with conditions including heart failure, heart rhythm disorders, and acute myocardial infarction.
- Position patients appropriately and produce and analyze high-quality cardiac ultrasound images.
- Provide a positive experience to patients and caregivers.
- Implement an age-appropriate plan of care with the health care team in accordance with the Scope of Service.
- Follow infection-control procedures and universal precautions.
- Fulfill responsibilities related to reporting abuse and workplace violence.
- Fulfill Code Blue responsibilities.
- Support employee health, including ergonomics.
- Attend mandatory safety offerings and comply with hospital and department radiation policies.
Benefits
- $25,000 sign-on bonus.
- Up to $24,000 in educational assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
