Cardiac Sonographer I

Cardiac Sonographer I at Novant Health summary:

Cardiac Sonographer I performs diagnostic echocardiography (transthoracic and transesophageal), maintains echo lab operations and equipment, and supports quality improvement and physician interpretation. Requires ARDMS/CCI credentials (RDCS/RCS or acceptable alternatives), strong patient communication, and ability to handle emergencies; new grads may have 6 months to pass registry. Full-time (40 hrs) position with occasional call/holidays, sign-on bonus, and opportunities for continuing education at a hospital setting.

$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

Join Novant Health as a Cardiac Sonographer!

Presbyterian Medical Center

Schedule: 40 hours/week, Mon to Thurs or Tues to Fri, 7am-5pm, occasional call/holidays

Job ID: 139742

Are you passionate about making a difference with cutting-edge cardiac imaging?

Novant Health is looking for a skilled Cardiac Sonographer to join our compassionate and remarkable team!

Why Novant Health?

• State-of-the-art facilities & technology
• Collaborative and supportive environment
• Competitive salary + $5,000 sign-on bonus!
• Career growth & continuing education opportunities

Schedule:

• 40 hours/week, Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday, 7am-5pm, occasional call/holidays

Qualifications:

• ARDMS or CCI certification required.
• Experience with adult echocardiography techniques
• Strong patient communication skills

Ready to take your career to the next heartbeat?
Apply now with Job ID 139742 at Novant Health Careers.

• Education: High School or GED, required. 2 Year / Associate Degree, preferred. Graduate from a formal Cardiovascular Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, preferred.
• Experience: One year, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Registered Cardiac Sonographer, credentials RDCS or RCS. Will also accept RDMS & Vascular credentials RVS/RVT, required. (New Graduates will have 6 months to pass registry).
• Additional Skills/Requirements (required):
  
  • Ability to effectively operate sonographic equipment.
  • Ability to evaluate echocardiogram in order to acquire appropriate diagnostic information.
  • Ability to shift workload to meet patient needs.
  • Ability to use independent judgment to acquire the optimum echocardiogram information in each examination performed.
  • Ability to follow established departmental procedures.
  • Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations.
  • Must demonstrate thorough knowledge of echocardiography interpretation, echocardiography skills, and considerable echocardiography abilities.
  • Communication skills and sensitivity to patient needs.
  • Ability to interpret information to identify each patient’s requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs.

The Cardiac Sonographer I is responsible for daily operations of the echo lab, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality improvement. The sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the anatomy and pathology. The sonographer is proficient in performing basic transthoracic echoes and transesophageal echoes. The sonographer should have knowledge in diagnostic digital images and hemodynamic data for physician interpretation. Work closely with Cardiologist to obtain optimal echocardiography quality.

Keywords:

cardiac sonographer, echocardiography, transthoracic echo, transesophageal echo, ARDMS, RDCS, cardiovascular sonography, echo lab, diagnostic imaging