Cardiac Sonographer | Cardiology Clinic

Job Summary

**UP TO $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES** The Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for performing all echocardiography-related procedures in varied settings. This role requires a comprehensive knowledge of cardiovascular principles and ultrasound physics and instrumentation as well as the ability to produce and evaluate cardiac ultrasound images and related data that are used by physicians to render a medical diagnosis.

Essential Functions

• Carries out high quality cardiac examinations following department protocols and procedures.
• Knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
• Proficient in operating echocardiography equipment and analyzing results.
• Examines requisition for appropriate orders, exam date, and indication for exam.
• Will perform venipuncture, intravenous line insertion, and administration of intravenous fluid, ultrasound enhancement agent, or other pharmacologic agent to enhance image quality or obtain additional diagnostic information.
• Provides accurate data to cardiologist reading exam studies per exam policy and procedures.
• Acquires appropriate imaging suited towards the indication of exam.
• Demonstrates competency in imaging and transmitting echocardiograms to appropriate PACs system.
• Documents appropriate preliminary results for cardiologist to read in EMR.
• Sets up and maintains equipment for exams.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Ensures the procedure type and related supplies are documented and billed correctly in EMR.
• Maintains a high level of patient care and confidentiality.
• Maintains a high level of patient care and confidentiality.
• Maintains a high level of patient care and confidentiality.

Required Additional Requirements

• Education - Associates degree in Applied Science
• Certification - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
• Certification - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)
• Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) - Within 6-months of hire or transfer

Preferred Experience

• 1+ years of Cardiac Sonographer Experience
• Experience performing TEEs within the last year
• Previous experience performing Stress Echo within the last year

Education

• Bachelors degree in Ultrasound (Preferred)

Scheduling Requirements

• Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Physical Requirements

• Heavy work - exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or up to 100 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and or up to 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects.
• Physical demands may vary depending on location.
• Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.

Job Description

You will exercise independent judgement in utilizing the examination process in accordance with Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, institutional policies and procedures, applicable laws, and regulations.

Job Summary

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

• Supportive work culture
• Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
• Retail Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
• Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
• Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
• Flexible scheduling

Job Category

Diagnostics

Job Family

Technical Radiology

Shift

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Employee Type

Regular 10

Employer

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.