The Cardiac Sonographer assesses patient needs, assists physicians in developing individualized care plans, and delivers high-quality care while performing various echocardiographic exams and minimally invasive procedures on adult and pediatric patients. Responsibilities include maintaining proficiency in manual skills for exams like TTE, TEE, and stress echo, as well as operating specialized equipment and ensuring accurate documentation.
Requirements summary
Candidates must graduate from an approved academic program in health science and meet eligibility requirements for ARDMS or CCI certification in Adult Echocardiography, which must be obtained within six months if not current. Preferred experience includes one year working with both adult and pediatric patients, and current certification in both AE and Pediatric Echocardiography is required or must be obtained within specified timelines.
Overview We are looking for you to come and join our busy IAC Accredited Echo Lab that currently supports a large group of hospital employed Cardiologists! Don't want to pay for daycare? Don't want to work 4 days a week? Check out this weekend package position and work two 12-hour shifts on Saturday and Sunday and participating in a rotating call schedule to cover all evenings and holidays. We want you to join our amazing team in a career that has meaning and excitement performing Echocardiography. Be a part of our innovative team performing transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE), NICU pediatric echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms (TTE), stress echocardiograms and a list of other minimally invasive procedures that are led by echo imaging such as transcatheter aortic valve replacements or transcatheter mitral valve repairs! As a member of the interdisciplinary Diagnostic Cardiology team, contributes professional Cardiac Sonographer knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to adult and pediatric patients undergoing echocardiographic exams and procedures. The Cardiac Sonographer will function both independently and in collaboration with the Diagnostic Cardiology nursing staff and under the direction of physicians. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
Clinical Excellence/Patient Care
Assesses the needs of patients and families undergoing echocardiographic procedures, providing appropriate teaching, and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Pet Insurance
Adoption Assistance
Daily Pay
401K Matching
Employee Recognition Program
Assists the physician with the development of an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.
Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
Delivers high quality care while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required in the Diagnostic Cardiology Department in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area.
Utilizes critical thinking in making judgments and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of the patient.
Demonstrates and maintains proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required in the safe performance of the following exams utilizing m-mode, real time, color flow mapping, PW / CW, ped off, and 3D imaging.o Adult and pediatric transthoracic echocardiographyo Adult transesophageal echocardiographyo Adult stress echocardiography
Demonstrates and maintains proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required to operate specialized equipment including, but not limited to the following:
Ultrasound machines and transducers
PACs and echo reporting systems
Patient monitoring systems
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of radiation safety and practice including the use of radiation protection devices and exposure levels for both the associate and patient. Development & Patient Education
Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance Cardiac Sonographer practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.
30 CMEs per 3 years to maintain certification plus any extra CMEs to maintain lab accreditation.
Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient’s and their families’ age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.
Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately. Department Support
Must meet requirements for standby call which includes a 20-minute response time from primary residence to hospital.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position. Preferred or Specialized Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education
A graduate of a diploma, associate, or baccalaureate academic program in health science (including, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology): must meet eligibility requirements to become certified in Adult Echocardiography through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI.)
Experience: Prefer one (1) year of hospital or clinic experience with both adult and pediatric patient populations.
License(s)/Certification(s): Current AE certification through the ARDMS or CCI. If not current with AE certification, it must be obtained within 6 months from date of hire. Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within 3 months from hire date. Current certification in AE and Pediatric Echocardiography (PE). If not current with PE certification, it must be obtained within 12 months from date of hire or 12 months from the completion of AE certification if not current.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Multicultural sensitivity. Microsoft Office – basic computer skills. Customer/patient focused. Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
Other
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities. May drive a UPH vehicle, rental or own vehicle.
