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

Trinity Health•New Albany, OH

About The Position

Position Purpose: 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. What You Will Do Reviews physician orders to ensure correct procedure and correctly identifies patients. Patient Care: 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. Documentation: Obtains pertinent health history. Enters accurate and complete data in diagnostic testing equipment and documentation system. Ensures accuracy of reports prior to dispatch. Collaboration/Communication: Communicates pertinent patient data to appropriate team members. Collaborates with other departments to provide optimum patient care. Equipment Resource Management: Knowledgeable of all equipment pertinent to specific area of testing. Able to perform basic trouble-shooting. Participates in evaluation of new equipment. Initiative: Responsible for personal professional development. Maintains registry status or actively pursues registry. Responsible for completion of annual competencies. Participates in accreditation/re-accreditation process. Computer Skills: Utilizes computers appropriate to areas of testing effectively, including timekeeping system, clinical information systems and the intranet. Performance Improvement: Assists in development of department monitors and data collection. Participates in PI work groups.

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 RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) or RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
Registered by CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) as RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer) or RVS (Registered Vascular Specialist)
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.
Additionally, be 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 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.
Mount Carmel offers 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. You deserve to get paid every day!
Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.