WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center
Cardiac Sonographer
WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, West Virginia, us, 26106
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Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of a Medical Imaging program.
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within 12 months of hire.
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Performs advanced Cardiac Ultrasound procedures to facilitate diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Performs advanced non-invasive imaging procedures for Cardiac Laboratories.
Performs proper billing of procedures and prioritizes patient scheduling.
Coordinates and prioritizes patient scheduling to ensure procedure completion in a timely fashion.
Obtains information for specific procedures, answers pertinent questions to patients, and is courteous to patients and their families 100% of the time.
Performs all non-invasive imaging procedures within established guidelines and timeframes.
Notifies appropriate medical staff if there are significant abnormal findings.
Documents procedure performed within patient chart to inform the physician that the test has been completed.
Calculates and measures cardiovascular structures from procedure data to aid the physician in interpreting results.
Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of equipment, procedure rooms and work areas of the Cardiac Laboratories.
Completes accurate documentation through EPIC to ensure proper billing. \ Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit information.
Supports development of the Cardiac Sonographer I by providing ongoing feedback regarding performance.
Participates in education and in-service opportunities to maintain and enhance knowledge.
Acts as a preceptor onboarding new sonographers with orientation, in-service and education.
Provides preliminary report on study performed in a timely manner and reviews preliminary report with physician.
Follows and implements cardia protocols and policiesli>
Participates in training of cardiac ultrasound techniques and procedures.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 40 pounds.
Hearing (aid permitted) – must be able to function without use of lip reading.
Visual acuity (corrected) – keen for both distant and near objects/individuals.
Working Environment Clinical setting.
Skills and Abilities
Possesses interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
Motivation and drive for continuous development of self.
Cooperatively interact with the health care team to support and contribute to shared group goals.
Cardiac Sonographer Clinical Ladder The Cardiac Sonographer Clinical Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality imaging care, and improve job satisfaction for cardiac sonographers.
To apply for the next level, the Cardiacographer must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level.
Levels
Level 1
– No experience required. All Cardiac Sonographers with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one.
Level 2
– Meets requirements for previous level. One year of registered experience (unregistered time not applicable). Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, plus additional skill sets.
Level 3
– Meets requirements for previous levels. One continuing education pathway. Three years of registered experience (unregistered time not applicable). Compliant in 3 leadership/supervisory skills. Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 and 2, plus 3 additional skill sets.
Level 4
– Meets requirements for previous levels. One continuing education pathway. Five years of registered experience (unregistered time not applicable). Compliant in 5 leadership/supervisory skills. Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, 2, and 3 plus 4 additional skill sets.
Additional Job Description 1/3 call and 1/3 weekend (work Saturday & call Sunday).
Weekly Hours 40
Exempt / Non-Exempt United States of America (Non-Exempt).
Company CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center
Cost Center 130 CCMC HVI EKG and Cardiac Rehab
Address 800 Garfield Ave Parkersburg West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of a Medical Imaging program.
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within 12 months of hire.
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Performs advanced Cardiac Ultrasound procedures to facilitate diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Performs advanced non-invasive imaging procedures for Cardiac Laboratories.
Performs proper billing of procedures and prioritizes patient scheduling.
Coordinates and prioritizes patient scheduling to ensure procedure completion in a timely fashion.
Obtains information for specific procedures, answers pertinent questions to patients, and is courteous to patients and their families 100% of the time.
Performs all non-invasive imaging procedures within established guidelines and timeframes.
Notifies appropriate medical staff if there are significant abnormal findings.
Documents procedure performed within patient chart to inform the physician that the test has been completed.
Calculates and measures cardiovascular structures from procedure data to aid the physician in interpreting results.
Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of equipment, procedure rooms and work areas of the Cardiac Laboratories.
Completes accurate documentation through EPIC to ensure proper billing. \ Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit information.
Supports development of the Cardiac Sonographer I by providing ongoing feedback regarding performance.
Participates in education and in-service opportunities to maintain and enhance knowledge.
Acts as a preceptor onboarding new sonographers with orientation, in-service and education.
Provides preliminary report on study performed in a timely manner and reviews preliminary report with physician.
Follows and implements cardia protocols and policiesli>
Participates in training of cardiac ultrasound techniques and procedures.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 40 pounds.
Hearing (aid permitted) – must be able to function without use of lip reading.
Visual acuity (corrected) – keen for both distant and near objects/individuals.
Working Environment Clinical setting.
Skills and Abilities
Possesses interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
Motivation and drive for continuous development of self.
Cooperatively interact with the health care team to support and contribute to shared group goals.
Cardiac Sonographer Clinical Ladder The Cardiac Sonographer Clinical Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality imaging care, and improve job satisfaction for cardiac sonographers.
To apply for the next level, the Cardiacographer must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level.
Levels
Level 1
– No experience required. All Cardiac Sonographers with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one.
Level 2
– Meets requirements for previous level. One year of registered experience (unregistered time not applicable). Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, plus additional skill sets.
Level 3
– Meets requirements for previous levels. One continuing education pathway. Three years of registered experience (unregistered time not applicable). Compliant in 3 leadership/supervisory skills. Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 and 2, plus 3 additional skill sets.
Level 4
– Meets requirements for previous levels. One continuing education pathway. Five years of registered experience (unregistered time not applicable). Compliant in 5 leadership/supervisory skills. Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, 2, and 3 plus 4 additional skill sets.
Additional Job Description 1/3 call and 1/3 weekend (work Saturday & call Sunday).
Weekly Hours 40
Exempt / Non-Exempt United States of America (Non-Exempt).
Company CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center
Cost Center 130 CCMC HVI EKG and Cardiac Rehab
Address 800 Garfield Ave Parkersburg West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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