CV Sonographer II

CHI Health Nebraska Heart•Lincoln, NE

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

CHI Health Nebraska Heart delivers leading-edge services to Nebraska and northern Kansas. Our network of offices and affiliated hospital-based clinics enables patients to receive timely care close to home. In addition, Nebraska Heart, located in southeast Lincoln, has dramatically reshaped the way in which patients receive care. Nebraska Heart continues to have the largest staff of experienced cardiology and vascular professionals in the area. Alongside the physicians is a dedicated team of advanced practice clinicians, nurses, technologists and staff; all committed to providing quality care and education to meet each patient’s needs during diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or equivalent clinical job training, upon hire
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo, within 12 - months or
Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI, within 12 - months and
Registered Vascular Technologist, within 12 - months or
Registered Vascular Specialist, within 12 - months and
Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days

Responsibilities

Performs various diagnostic cardiology and/or peripheral vascular exams including but not limited to: Vascular Imaging, Cardiac Imaging, Noninvasive Cardiac Testing
Corroborates clinical history and assesses patient for appropriateness of ordered procedure
Provides patient education, applies patient relations skills and maintain confidentiality of patients and customers in a safe and professional manner
Assumes responsibility for assigned area, reporting equipment malfunctions and procedure difficulties
Responsible for completing quarterly mandatory education requirements
Assumes responsibility for personal and professional development through participation in department meetings, in-service programs, and continuing education programs
Performs value-added activities that result in positive customer satisfaction and/or financial performance
Participates in Quality Improvement and Accreditation activities as assigned
Participates in all safety, security, and infection control programs that are mandatory as well as those required and provided by the department
When scheduled on-call, must be able to respond within 30 minutes of notification
May require light travel or floating to other CHI Health facilities and/or outreach sites as needed to provide staffing support. This applies to all locations
All team members are responsible for maintaining a positive work environment and participating in departmental problem-solving
Other duties as assigned by department leader.