Echocardiogram Sonographer OP/IP

Deaconess Health System • Newburgh, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Echocardiogram Sonographer, you will play a critical role in continuing the healing mission of Deaconess. You would be responsible for performing echocardiograms, two dimensional and M-mode with color flow Doppler and Doppler echocardiography on adult and pediatric patients. You will perform stress echocardiograms, Pharmacological stress testing and assists with Transesophageal echocardiograms on adult patients.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate from a recognized Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, or meet clinical experience, didactic course work and alternative eligibility as specified in the ARDMS application for certification instructions.
• Must have one of the below, or if not already credentialed, must obtain RCS or RDCS within 12 months from time of hire
• Registered with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) with credentials as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)
• Registered with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) with credentials as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)

Responsibilities

• Performs Echocardiograms – involves quality diagnostic scanning of patients in the echo lab or patient room.
• The patient is positioned on the echo bed by the sonographer performing the procedure: 80% of the procedure time is spent on the scanning function.
• The Echo sonographer will demonstrate the ability to assimilate data and perform calculations for interpretation.
• The tech will collect all the data for the echo study to be viewed for the interpreting physician.
• Studies will be transferred to the electronic storage/reading station for physician interpretation.
• The Echo sonographer will assist the physician with the Transesophageal Echocardiogram – the sonographer must be present to operate the Echo machine and collect all pertinent data.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively perform treadmill studies.
• Participates on departmental and/or hospital performance improvement teams as appropriate.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules – Full time/part time/supplemental – Day/Eve/Night
• Onsite children’s care centers (Infant through Pre-K)
• Relocation assistance up to $5,000
• Direct student loan payments made by Deaconess on your behalf for up to 10 years
• Free access to fitness centers, where health coaches are available to help with workout plans
• Payactiv- earned wage benefit- work today get paid tomorrow
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive pay, shift and weekend incentives, yearly opportunities for pay increases and bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree