Logan Regional Medical Center is currently seeking to hire a Cardiac Sonographer / Echo Tech to perform cardiovascular studies on GE Vivid E9 equipment averaging 7-8 studies per day. This is a flexible day shift position in a very team-oriented department working together to achieve continued excellence in patient care and assisting our Physicians with excellent services. The Cardiac Sonographer will be responsible for the following:
Perform imaging and non-imaging evaluations.
Obtains patient history, explains procedures to patient, addresses patients’ concerns, and follows established pre-screening policy and procedure.
Determines appropriate methodology and techniques to use; arranges immobilization and/or support devices for proper patient positioning; selects appropriate imaging device.
Prepares patient for echocardiography procedures, positions patient as appropriate for prescribed procedure, and assists patients at completion of procedure.
Uses good judgment when determining if the procedure was sufficient for proper diagnoses, or if additional imaging procedures are needed.
Provides images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation.
Prepares facilities in accordance with procedural requirements; calibrates equipment as required by the institution.
Monitors the patient’s physical condition during the course of the procedure; report patient change of status or emergency situations to clinical staff, supervisor and/or cardiologist.
Recognize abnormal rhythms and immediately notify Physician or appropriate clinical staff.
Maintain accurate patient documentation, including computerized documentation.
Performs general office duties: maintains stock supplies, assists administrators in determining quantities for purchase, records procedure codes for billing purposes, and scheduling patients.
LRMC is fully accredited by The Joint Commission. We offer a full range of healthcare services in a modern and well-equipped facility. Our services include a 24/7 Emergency Department (Level 4 Trauma and ACC Accredited Chest Pain Center), ICU/CCU, Pediatric Unit, an award-winning Wound Care Center, Nutrition Counseling, Physical / Speech / Occupational Therapy, Inpatient Physical Rehab, Respiratory Therapy, Sleep Lab, Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, Cardiac Rehab, Speech Therapy, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Hospitalist Services, Pulmonology, Medical Oncology, Infusion Services, and ongoing community education. Surgical services include both inpatient & outpatient services in the specialties of general surgery, laparoscopic surgery, urology, GI / endoscopic, orthopedics, ophthalmology, GYN, Podiatry, and ENT. General Surgery and GYN Surgery are performed utilizing a recently added DaVinci X robot. LRMC has a full range of diagnostic imaging, including 3D Mammography, Fluoroscopy, MRI, PET, two 64-slice CT’s, Nuclear Medicine, Bone Densitometry, and Ultrasound. We believe in exceptionalism and achieving top performance in quality, safety, physician and employee relations, community involvement, financial and operational excellence.Â
At Logan Regional Medical Center, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent employees. We know that our employees deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop. We have a positive, hopeful, and resilient leadership team that is solely focused on taking care of the heart of the people who work here. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for person-centered care and evidence-based practice, and you would like to belong to a hospital family that only the best are invited to join, we invite you to apply today!
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited school with specialization in Cardiac Sonography.
RDCS or RDCS eligible.
Prefer a minimum of 1-2 years experience as a Cardiac Sonographer.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action when needed.
BLS/CPR.
This position offers an exceptional pay rate and benefits package including medical, vision and dental insurance plans, vacation, excellent paid time off plans, 401K/matching, continuing education opportunities, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, employee and dependent life insurance, and more!
We believe that good health is the cornerstone of progress. We are firm in our resolve to make exemplary health care accessible and affordable to all, dedicated to lowering the high rate of cardiovascular disease, including stroke, in minority populations and committed to advocacy and diversity. We are guided by ethical principles in all transactions and strive for excellence in our training and skills.