Vascular Sonographer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a cardiac ultrasound training program.
• Completion of certification or registry in Echocardiography (RDCS) within one year of employment.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic echocardiograms and stress echo procedures as ordered by physicians.
• Record quality information during echocardiographic imaging and follow procedural guidelines and protocols.
• Explain procedures and possible side effects to patients or family members.
• Confirm physician requests and evaluate patients’ clinical histories for appropriate clinical indicators and possible contraindications.
• Collaborate with physicians to ensure quality patient care.
• Operate equipment used to perform echocardiograms.
• Maintain patient medical records.
• Organize the reporting process, including study completion, physician interpretation, and final report.
• Submit final reports to the appropriate nursing unit, physician office, or medical records department as requested.
• Perform portable diagnostic echocardiograms.
• Take call and work weekends and rotating holidays as needed.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational assistance program.
• Premium pay, such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate’s job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.