Cardiovascular Sonographer Echo 15,000 sign on bonus

Employment Type: Full time, rotating shift

$15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires

About the Role

The Registered Cardiovascular Sonographer is responsible for performing Vascular diagnostic testing as per Accreditation Guidelines. Reports preliminary findings for physician interpretation and functions within the standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Reviews physician orders to ensure correct procedure and correctly identifies patients.
• Patient Care: Performs all studies according to policy and procedures and standards established by accrediting body. Reports abnormal pathology appropriately. Explains procedures to patients, answers patient's questions, and ensures comfort. Assists with patient transport as needed.
• Documentation: Obtains pertinent health history. Enters accurate and complete data in diagnostic testing equipment and documentation system. Ensures accuracy of reports prior to dispatch.
• Collaboration/Communication: Communicates pertinent patient data to appropriate team members. Collaborates with other departments to provide optimum patient care.
• Equipment Resource Management: Knowledgeable of all equipment pertinent to specific area of testing. Able to perform basic trouble-shooting. Participates in evaluation of new equipment.
• Initiative: Responsible for personal professional development. Maintains registry status or actively pursues registry. Responsible for completion of annual competencies. Participates in accreditation/re-accreditation process.
• Computer Skills: Utilizes computers appropriate to areas of testing effectively, including timekeeping system, clinical information systems, and the intranet.
• Performance Improvement: Assists in development of department monitors and data collection. Participates in PI work groups.

Requirements

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Registered by the ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) as RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) OR
  • Registered by CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) as RVS (Registered Vascular Specialist) OR
  • ARDMS or CCI Board-eligible AND achieve certification within 12-months of hire.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in cardiovascular imaging preferred.
• Effective communication skills.
• BLS certification required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
• Generous paid time off programs.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
• RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel’s College of Nursing.
• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
• Employee Referral Rewards program.
• DailyPay – access earned wages before payday.
• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.