Cardiac Sonographer - Pineville/Inpatient Sanger Heart & Vascular

Full-time Cardiac Sonographer role in the Echocardiography department at Atrium Health Pineville, Charlotte, NC. Benefits eligible. 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday 8:00–4:30.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and emergency echocardiograms, including 2D, 3D, Doppler, Transesophageal, and Stress Echocardiogram, as requested by physician and per established protocols; Record quality information while performing echocardiographic imaging; Explain procedures and possible side effects to patients or family members; Provide echocardiography service at all necessary locations, portables, variable shifts, weekends, and emergent call coverage as scheduled; Operate equipment and obtain optimal diagnostic recordings; Maintain equipment in working order, make minor adjustments and repairs, perform routine cleaning and preventive maintenance, and report equipment malfunctions to echo lab manager; Analyze patient medical records to obtain history of symptoms; Prepare preliminary reports for cardiologist review and interpretation; Participate in quality improvement activities and evaluate procedure results for technical quality and accuracy; Review department performance against goals; Maintain confidentiality of patients, employees and corporation-related activities; Instruct students, fellows, nurses, or health personnel as requested; Communicate technical and patient care information per established processes and timelines; Attend Echo Lab meetings and conferences for continuing education; Work weekends, holidays and on-call as needed; Cultivate a collaborative work environment; Troubleshoot EMR and Cardiac PAC system issues

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; Valid Sonography credential registration (ARRT(S), RDMS, RDCS) through ARRT and/or ARDMS; Must be registered in appropriate cardiology specialties within one year of hire; Completion of CPR Course – BLS Certification; Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with physicians, staff, and patients of varying age groups; Ability to teach and assess quality of other sonographers' work; Strong organizational skills; Ability to work in a stressful environment and multitask and prioritize

Nice to have

Associate's degree preferred; Completion of a cardiac ultrasound training program preferred; ACS and/or RCS through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) preferred; One year experience with patients preferred

Benefits

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 financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay; Incentive pay for select positions; Sign-on bonus eligible based on eligibility; Opportunities for career development/advancement (Cardiac Sonographer I, II, III, IV)