Cardiac Sonographer-Per Diem

About the role

Performs all aspects and modalities of Cardiac Sonography and Cardiac Diagnostics to Health System patients per department guidelines. Maintains and completes appropriate documentation in patients’ charts and departmental records. Located at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina, within the Cardiac Diagnostics department (Allied Health). Work shift is variable.

Responsibilities

• Performs cardiac sonography, electrocardiography, and treadmill stress test per departmental guidelines
• Performs diagnostic procedures per department guidelines
• Assesses patient condition and evaluates cardiac diagnostics appropriately so recommendations can be made when necessary and established protocols are followed
• Initiates and maintains monitoring equipment
• Files paperwork and schedules appointments for department as needed
• Knowledgeable in the use of equipment and treatment modalities for patients of all ages
• Charges for all services provided inclusive of use of BCX system
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Credentialed by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) in Cardiac Sonography required
• 1 year of cardiac sonography experience; 1 year of other cardiac diagnostic experience preferred
• RCS - Cardiovascular Credentialing International certification required

Skills

• Understanding of medical terminology and current cardiopulmonary modalities
• Ability to react calmly and maintain composure in stressful situations and when dealing with co-workers, patients, and hospital guests
• Knowledgeable of the psychosocial and physiological development and spiritual needs of infants, children, adolescents, and all adult age groups (per Erickson’s Model) to provide appropriate care and intervention
• Moderate physical exertion, up to 30% of the time, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Normal working conditions with adequate lighting and ventilation
• More than 65% of time requires concentration and close attention to detail