Cardiac Sonographer Weekender Atrium Health Charlotte PT
Company: Atrium Health
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
Overview This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. Cardiac
Sonographers are eligible for a bonus of $10,000 for Full-Time
positions, $5,000 for Part-Time positions and a relocation bonus of
$5000. In addition to the sign-on bonus, new teammates at Atrium
Health are eligible for robust benefits packages, paid time off,
and opportunities for career advancement. Job Summary Performs
cardiac ultrasound studies including 2D, M-Mode, pulsed and color
flow, stress echo in a physician office or hospital
setting.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.
- Takes call, works weekends and rotates holidays as
needed.Physical RequirementsInvolves 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 CertificationsHigh School
Diploma or GED required. Completion of a cardiac ultrasound
training program required. Completion of certification or registry
in Echocardiography (RDCS) required within 1 year of employment.
BLS required.
Keywords: Atrium Health, Huntersville , Cardiac Sonographer Weekender Atrium Health Charlotte PT, Healthcare , Charlotte, North Carolina
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