Cardiovascular Sonographer Tech Position Available In Wake, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: Employed as a Cardiovascular Sonographer Tech in Raleigh, NC, this role involves using radiologic sciences technology to provide patient care for those with cardiovascular disease. Responsibilities include ultrasound imaging, patient care, equipment maintenance, and quality monitoring. Applicants need an Associate's degree in Sonography or related field, with CPR certification and registration by ARDMS or CCI within a year of hire. No prior experience required.
Job Description
Job Description:
Cardiovascular Sonographer Tech Raleigh, NC All potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and readthe complete job description before applying. M-Th 7:30am-4:30pm, Fridays 7:30am-12pm
Job Description:
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being ofthe unique communities we serve.
Summary:
Employs radiologic sciences technology to perform a variety ofpatient care, technical, and diagnostic tasks targeted to the careof patients with cardiovascular disease. Major tasks includeultrasound imaging, patient preparation and post procedure care,procedure room set-up and cleaning, and quality monitoring.
Responsibilities:
1. Demonstrates competence in delivering pre-procedure andpost-procedure patient care including, but not limited to patientassessment pre- and post-procedure care and, emergency cardiac care(CPR is required). Additionally, assistance with post-proceduretransport may be required. 2. Ensures equipment is calibrated and properly maintained on adaily basis. Performs and records all equipment maintenance andquality assurance monitoring. Troubleshoots and identifies anyequipment problems and reports to appropriate supervisor. 3. Generates ultrasound images of the heart and/or vascular relatedstructures. 4. May perform staff training and education. 5. Monitors and records patient information and maintains reportstorage and data systems. Compiles and enters data necessary forcharge entry and prepares reports. Also responsible for retrievalof stored information and reports from the automated storagesystem. 6. Prepares procedure room and equipment for daily use and isresponsible for timely and efficient room preparation betweenprocedures.
Education Requirements:
Associate’s degree in Sonography, Radiology or a related fieldwithin 3 months of hire, OR Completion of a twelve (12) month ultrasound program within 3months of hire.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic MedicalSonographers (ARDMS), Cardiovascular Credentialing International(CCI), or registry eligible and become registered within one (1)year from date of hire. Must maintain registry status andcontinuing education requirements annually.
Professional Experience Requirements:
No prior experience required.
Highlights:
Compliance:
Potential to start with truncated compliance. Candidate must be proficient in stress echo ultrasound scans.
EMR:
EPIC, with image transmission through Synapse.
Equipment:
Phillips Infiniti 70C.
Typical Volume:
If working an 8-hour day, the candidate willperform 6-8 studies, each lasting 1 to 1.5 hours.
