CV Sonographer I
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Job Location:
Grand Island, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Where Youll Work
CHI Health St. Francis was established in Grand Island 1887. Today our hospital is a regional referral center with more than 100 physicians and more than 1100 team members working together to build a healthier community. Our goal is to provide patients with high-quality medical care close to home where they can be supported by their family friends and community.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Up to a $10000 sign-on bonus and $10000 educational assistance available to external candidates!!
As a Cardiac Sonographer you will be a pivotal member of our cardiac team performing crucial diagnostic testing to accurately diagnose and guide the treatment of patients with a wide range of cardiovascular conditions.
Every day you will apply your independent judgment and advanced technical skills to perform state-of-the-art imaging procedures for patients presenting with conditions such as heart failure heart rhythm disorders and acute myocardial infarction supporting decisions from minimally invasive interventions to major structural repairs.
To be successful in this role you must possess a solid understanding of echocardiography imaging equipment master proper patient positioning techniques and expertly produce and analyze high-quality cardiac ultrasound images. Above all you will continuously strive to deliver an exceptional and positive experience to our patients and their caregivers.
- Performs various diagnostic cardiology or peripheral vascular exams including but not limited to:
- Vascular Imaging
Carotid duplex
Peripheral arterial duplex
Ankle/brachial indices
Segmental pressures
Peripheral venous duplex
Cerebrovascular duplex
- Cardiac Imaging
Echocardiography
Exercise stress echo
Chemical stress echo
Transesophageal echo
- Noninvasive Cardiac Testing
Electrocardiograms (ECG)
Holter/Event monitor applications
Non-imaging stress testing
- Vascular Imaging
- Corroborates clinical history and assesses patient for appropriateness of ordered procedure.
- Provides patient education applies patient relations skills and maintains confidentiality of patients and customers in a safe and professional manner.
- Assumes responsibility for assigned area reporting equipment malfunctions and procedure difficulties.
- Is responsible for completing quarterly mandatory education requirements.
- Assumes responsibility for personal and professional development through participation in department meetings in-service programs and continuing education programs.
Job Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or equivalent clinical job training upon hire
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo within 12 - months or
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI within 12 - months or
- Registered Vascular Technologist within 12 - months or
- Registered Vascular Specialist within 12 - months and
- Basic Life Support - CPR within 30 Days
Key Skills
- Aseptic Technique
- Hospital Experience
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Basic Life Support
- Computer Skills
- Physiology Knowledge
- Sonography
- Pediatrics Experience
- Medical Imaging
- Catheterization
- Epic
- Patient Service Experience
About Company
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