Cardiovascular Sonographer III
As a team member at AdventHealth Gordon, you'll help us extend the healing ministry of Christ through whole-person care that tends to the needs of each patient's body, mind and spirit. Believing that we feel best when we feel whole, we've developed a comprehensive program that touches all aspects of health. Our team members combine their unique experiences with uncommon compassion to provide care for issues related to specialties like cancer care, endocrinology, general surgery, orthopedics, pain medicine, sports medicine, urology and women's services. Join us and make a difference today. When you're ready to take the next step in your career to provide lifesaving care, learn more about the open positions at our hospital in Calhoun County.
Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.
The community you'll be caring for: AdventHealth Gordon
Four seasons of outdoor activities, including whitewater, hiking, camping
Named #4 on NICHE magazines Best Cities (under 100,000) to Raise a Family
Affordable land and homes
Outstanding quality of life
Strong cultural community
Access to excellent public and private K-12 education
Convenient location between two large metropolitan areas: Atlanta and Chattanooga
The role you'll contribute:
The Cardiovascular Sonographer III will deliver safe and effective patient care as defined by AdventHealth Mission, Vision, and Core Values and is consistent with the standards of care for this discipline. This position requires the Cardiovascular Sonographer III to be proficient in performing cardiac diagnostic tests for the determination, treatment, and prognosis of cardiac and vascular disorders. The Cardiovascular Sonographer III is supervised by the Chief Cardiovascular Tech and/or the Cardiopulmonary Manager, and is under the direction of the Cardiopulmonary Medical and Administrative Director. This position requires knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relating to the field of Cardiology. Cardiovascular Sonographer III should have knowledge of the arterial vascular system. Cardiovascular Sonographer III should have extensive knowledge of either cardiac or vascular system. This position may act as the lead tech.
The value you'll bring to the team:
Performs special procedures in Cardiovascular Department
Performs Transthoracic Echocardiograms
Performs Transesophageal Echocardiograms
Performs Stress Test Echocardiograms
May perform carotid and/or vascular ultrasound studies
Uses independent judgment to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic measurements and image
Trains staff and/or precepts students
Records, processes, files and charges daily pertinent patient data relative to job duties
Administers cardiac diagnostic procedures for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients
Assures responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while in the sonographers care
Coordinates work schedule with others cardiovascular staff to assure appropriate coverage
Maintains ultrasound equipment, and work area. Reports any equipment failures, or supply needs to the Cardiopulmonary Manager
Facilitates timely test interpretation; contacts physicians as needed according to established procedure
Works with Cardiopulmonary Manager to increase outpatient procedures and improve quality of care
Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:
Required:
Associate Required
1 Work Experience Required
Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) Required
Amer Reg Diag Med Sonography (ARDMS) Required or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Required
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
Category: Cath Lab/Special Procedures
Organization: AdventHealth Gordon
Schedule: Per Diem
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID: 25031118
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.