Department
36912 Carolinas Medical Center - Echocardiography
Status
Full time
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Hours Per Week
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information
M-F 8-4:30
**This role does include opportunities for career development/advancement for a Cardiac Sonographer I, II, III, IV.**
This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. Based on eligibility.
Major Responsibilities
- Demonstrates proficiency by performing routine and emergency echocardiograms, including but not limited to 2-dimensional, 3- dimensional, Doppler, Transesophageal, and Stress Echocardiogram, as requested by physician and in accordance with established protocols.
- Records quality information while performing echocardiographic imaging and following procedural guidelines and protocols
- Explains procedures and possible side effects to the patient or family members.
- Provides echocardiography service at all necessary locations, portables, working variable shifts, weekends, and providing emergent call coverage as scheduled.
- Operates equipment necessary to perform all required procedures and to obtain optimal diagnostic recording; utilize ancillary devices such as selected transducers, digital networking system, and off-line analysis systems.
- Maintain equipment in working order, making minor adjustments and repairs.
- Performs routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, and report any equipment malfunction to echo lab manager.
- Analyze patient's medical record to obtain history of symptoms and necessary information for performance of diagnostic procedures.
- Prepares preliminary reports for review and interpretation by Cardiologist.
- Participate in quality improvement activities; evaluate procedure results for technical quality and accuracy; maintain appropriate logs, files, and records.
- Review department performance in relation to established goals, implementing changes to affect outcomes.
- Maintain confidentiality of patients, employees and corporation-related activities.
- Instruct students, fellows, nurses, or health personnel as requested.
- Communicates technical and patient care related information according to established processes and timelines.
- Attends Echo Lab Meetings, participates in Echo related conferences through attendance, ensuring continuing education and professional growth.
- Works weekends, holidays and on-call, as needed
- Cultivates a collaborative and cooperative work environment within department.
- Level 4 Cardiac Sonographers have the additional following expectations:
- Participates in dedicated research protocols, as needed.
- Performs portable and lab echocardiograms in an inpatient setting on weekends, holidays, and on an on-call basis (Level 4 cardiac sonographers must work in inpatient setting to qualify.)
- Acts as a resource in the absence of the leadership team to provide coverage.
- Actively participates in educational opportunities both internally and externally.
- Is a role model for other cardiac sonographers.
- Has the ability to troubleshoot Cardiac Ultrasound equipment issues and follows through until corrected.
- Troubleshoots issues with EMR and Cardiac PAC system.
Education
High school diploma or GED required.
Certification / License
- Valid Sonography credential registration (ARRT(S), RDMS, RDCS) through American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
- Must be registered in appropriate cardiology specialties within one year of hire.
- Completion of CPR Course – BLS Certification Required.
Work Experience
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with physicians, staff, and other Medical Center personnel regarding patient care
- Ability to communicate with patients of varying age groups
- Ability to teach and provide instruction and assess quality of other sonographers' work
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to maintain a positive, effective working relationship with staff and leadership
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and maintain self-control
- Ability to use sound judgment in decision-making
- Ability to multitask and prioritize
- Possible exposure to infectious and contagious diseases
- Potential exposure to risk of blood borne diseases
- Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements
- Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances
- Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
- Exposure to housekeeping/cleaning agents and chemicals
- Pressure due to multiple calls and inquires
- Subject to many interruptions
Reporting Structure
Preferred Job Requirements
Education
- Associate's degree preferred.
- Completion of a cardiac ultrasound training program preferred.
Certification / License
ACS and/or RCS through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) preferred.
Experience
One year experience with patients preferred.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Pay Range
$34.90 - $52.35
Our Commitment To You
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits And More
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Performs quality Cardiac related ultrasound scans, provides observation summaries of scans, and assists radiologists and staff physicians with invasive procedures. Assists with patient scheduling, clerical and image processing function, and participates in the ultrasound call plan. Utilizes advanced clinical and process knowledge to provide guidance and support to sonographers as requested. Cardiac Sonography ladder includes 4 tiers and is managed by in depth point system managed in department. Level of position will be managed by the number of points.
