Cardiac Sonographer II

Cardiac Sonographer II at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist - Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC. Full time, benefits eligible. Weekdays, 8-hour or 10-hour shifts, with rotating weekend and on-call coverage. This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible.

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

Requirements

Graduate of an American Medical Association approved School of Radiologic Technology, AMA approved ultrasound course, or CMA accredited program in Diagnostic ultrasound (Treated as a 2-year Program); Must be registered in appropriate cardiology specialties within two years of hire; Current BLS Certification

Nice to have

Associate's degree preferred; One year experience with patients preferred; Valid Sonography credential registration (RDMS, RDCS) through American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or RCS through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) preferred

Benefits

$15,000 sign on bonus (if eligibility requirements met); Up to $5,000 relocation assistance (for qualified candidates); Day 1 Health Coverage; Generous PTO accrual starting at up to 25 days/year; Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave; Four weeks paid parental leave for non-birthing parents; Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions; Education reimbursement up to $2,500 per year towards a bachelor's degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree; 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; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program