Cardiac Sonographer I

What We Offer

Join Novant Health as a PRN Cardiac Sonographer

Presbyterian Medical Center

Schedule:

PRN providing weekend, holiday, on-call rotation coverage

Job

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!

• State-of-the-art facilities & technology
• Collaborative and supportive environment
• Competitive salary
• Career growth & continuing education opportunities

• The PRN Cardiac Sonographer provides coverage, including weekend, holiday, on-call rotation.

• ARDMS or CCI certification required. New grads will have 6 months to pass registry.
• Experience with adult echocardiography techniques
• Strong patient communication skills

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.

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.

Experience
:
One year, preferred.

Refer to the Life Support Training Policy NH-HR-3096.

Licensure/Certification
:
Registered Cardiac Sonographer, credentials RDCS or RCS (New Graduates will have 6 months to pass registry), required.

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.

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

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