Cardiac Sonographer II at American Addiction Centers

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Dec, 25

Salary

52.35

Posted On

29 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Echocardiograms, Stress Echo Procedures, Patient Care, Medical Records Management, Collaboration, Equipment Operation, Quality Assurance, Patient Communication, Clinical History Evaluation, Portable Diagnostic Echocardiograms, Charge Responsibilities, On-Call Duties, Weekend Coverage, Infectious Disease Exposure, Hazardous Materials Handling

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Department: 36928 Davie Medical Center - Cardiology Nuclear Stress Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Weekdays, 8-hour shifts, with rotating weekend and on-call coverage. Currently, position is being filled with a travel sonographer. Pay Range $34.90 - $52.35 Essential Functions Performs diagnostic echocardiograms and stress echo procedures as ordered by physicians. 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. Confirms all physician requests and evaluates patients' clinical history for proper clinical indicators and possible contraindications for procedure requested. Collaborates with physician to ensure quality patient care. Operates equipment used to perform echocardiograms. Maintains patient medical records. Organizes 3 stages involved in the reporting process: study completion, physician interpretation and final report. Submits final reports to appropriate nursing unit, physician office or medical records as requested. Performs portable diagnostic echocardiograms. Accepts charge and preceptor responsibilities upon request. Takes call, works weekends and rotates holidays as needed. Physical Requirements Involves exposure to infectious/contagious diseases and hazardous materials. Environment is climate controlled. Light to moderate physical requirements with frequent walking, standing, stooping and reaching. Lifting of up to 200 pounds of weight with assistance. Pushing and pulling of up to 450 pounds. Education, Experience and Certifications High School Diploma or GED required. Completion of a cardiac ultrasound training program required. Completion of certification or registry in Echocardiography (RDCS) required. BLS required. Meets all qualifications of Echocardiography Tech II ladder requirements. 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Responsibilities

The Cardiac Sonographer II performs diagnostic echocardiograms and stress echo procedures as ordered by physicians, ensuring quality patient care and accurate reporting. They also maintain patient medical records and collaborate with physicians to evaluate clinical history and contraindications for procedures.