ECHO Cardiac Sonographer - $15,000 sign-on bonus

Trinity Health • New Albany, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Cardiovascular Sonographer is responsible for performing Echocardiography diagnostic testing as per Accreditation Guidelines. Reports preliminary findings for physician interpretation, Functions within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of the organization.

Requirements

• High School Education Required.
• Registered as a Radiographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or registry eligible.
• Registered by the ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) as a. RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) or b. RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer OR Registered by CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) as a. RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer) or b. RVS (Registered Vascular Specialist) OR ARDMS or CCI Board-eligible AND achieve certification within 12-months of hire
• BLS certification required.
• Capable of lifting, turning patients in order to transport and position them for test.
• Physically capable of moving the equipment needed to perform the study.
• Able to perform professional duties with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography preferred
• Minimum one (1) year experience in cardiovascular imaging 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 monitoring and data collection.
• Participates in PI work groups.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance available (based on geographic criteria)
• 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.
• RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel’s College of Nursing.
• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
• Employee Referral Rewards program.
• DailyPay
• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED