Cardiac Sonographer- Acute

OhioHealth

Posted 18 days ago

Full Time

Augusta, Georgia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for performing diagnostic ultrasound imaging, including echocardiograms and vascular studies. They also manage patient reports, maintain imaging equipment, and provide on-call coverage as needed.

Qualifications

You have completed a two-year allied healthcare program in sonography or radiology and are either registered (RDCS or RCS) or registry-eligible, with registry obtained within 12 months of hire. You possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and are capable of performing diagnostic tests like echocardiograms and vascular studies, including on-call coverage.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Echocardiograms

Vascular studies

BLS

RDCS

RCS

Job Description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary:

Responsible for performing diagnostic tests, such as echocardiograms, vascular studies, and follow-up paperwork for each procedure. Displays caring, courteous behavior in dealing with patients and their families, coworkers, physicians, and guests of the hospital. On call coverage required.

Responsibilities And Duties:

50%
Performs ultrasound imaging.
20%
Prepares required reports.
10%
Maintains files.
10%
Maintains equipment. Provides needed statistics.
5%
Handles telephone to schedule and provide information.
5%
Reviews results of echocardiogram with physicians and performs quality assurance activities.


As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.  

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications:

High School or GED (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Additional Job Description:

Minimum in a two-year allied, patient related healthcare program (i.e., sonography, radiology) AND either registered (RDCS or RCS) or registry eligible (RDCS or RCS) with registry obtained within 12 months of hire. BLS Certification.

On-call coverage required.

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

24

Department

Cardiac Imaging Lab

Join us!
... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment 

OhioHealth

OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based health system of more than 35,000 associates, providers and volunteers. We lead with our mission to improve the health of those we serve throughout our 16 hospitals and 200+ urgent, primary and specialty care sites spanning 50 Ohio counties. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by FORTUNE as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” and rated a Top Hospital & Health System by Fair360 in 2024.
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