Sonographer, Senior

Lifepoint Health • Maysville, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A Senior Sonographer
performs Echocardiographic and other diagnostic cardiology procedures and is directly responsible for the coordination and implementation of the Cardiology operations.

Requirements

• Two years of college: Associate’s degree Required;
• Graduate of a CAAHEP/JRC-DMS approved School of Cardiac or Vascular Sonography or an AAS degree in Radiologic Science or other healthcare related degree with appropriate credential.
• Radiologic Technologist or Technician.
• The applicant must be in good standing with ARMDS or CCT
• Have 1-2 years of professional in-hospital echocardiogram experience.
• BLS required

Responsibilities

• Performs standard and advanced cardiography and vascular procedures such as graded exercise testing, echocardiography (2D/M Mode/Color Flow/Doppler), transesophageal examinations (TEE), EKG tracings, and treadmill stress testing.
• Provides emotional support, comfort, general assistance and information to patients.
• Coordinates or collaborates with physicians and nursing staff.
• Maintains, calibrates and performs quality control checks on equipment.
• Performs associated clerical and coordination activities including scheduling, charging, and sending/storing data.
• Documents tasks and results to the patient record.
• Assists MD with daily flow of clinic patients obtaining vital signs, ht, wt, etc.
• Aids in the administrative operations of the department including budget, equipment, class schedules, planning, and services.
• Directs assigned personnel including interviewing, orienting, training and scheduling staff.
• Participates in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures.
• Ensures that records, reports, forms, logs, patient charges and other documentation are properly prepared, processed and maintained.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of clinical and exercise equipment.
• Assists and coordinates the daily flow of patients needing stress testing, echocardiograms, and tee/cardioversions.
• Evaluates patient care outcomes and participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
• Coordinates special projects and events for the customers and community regarding our programs

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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