CV Sonographer II

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus and $10,000 educational assistance available to external candidates.

Full Time Opportunity.

• Performs various diagnostic cardiology and/or peripheral vascular exams including Vascular Imaging, Cardiac Imaging, and Noninvasive Cardiac Testing.
• Corroborates clinical history and assesses patient for appropriateness of ordered procedure.
• Provides patient education, applies patient relations skills, and maintains confidentiality of patients and customers in a safe and professional manner.
• Assumes responsibility for assigned area, reporting equipment malfunctions and procedure difficulties.
• Responsible for completing quarterly mandatory education requirements.
• Participates in Quality Improvement and Accreditation activities as assigned.
• Participates in all safety, security, and infection control programs that are mandatory as well as those required and provided by the department.
• When scheduled on-call, must be able to respond within 30 minutes of notification.
• May require light travel or floating to other CHI Health facilities and/or outreach sites as needed to provide staffing support.
• All team members are responsible for maintaining a positive work environment and participating in departmental problem solving.
• Other duties as assigned by department leader.

• Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or equivalent clinical job training.

• Minimum of two registries in:
  Adult Cardiac Sonography (RDCS-AE) – ARDMS, Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) – CCI, Vascular Technology (RVT) – ARDMS, or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) – CCI.
• Graduates from a dual cardiac and vascular ultrasound program are eligible for hire and must obtain both their adult echo and vascular registries within 12 months of hire date.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of start date.

• Must be familiar with standard cardiac and/or peripheral vascular ultrasound views, equipment, and controls.
• Knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of basic maintenance and upkeep of equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with team members, physicians, patients, hospital staff, and departmental supervisor in a courteous and professional manner.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and professional standards.
• Demonstrates personal traits of motivation, quality, teamwork, professionalism, and integrity. Ability to communicate clearly when explaining purpose of procedure and assuring patient understanding and cooperation.
• Ability to load ultrasound and other diagnostic gear and operate vehicle large enough to accommodate equipment.

CHI Health Immanuel, located in North Omaha just off of I-680 on 72nd Street, offers a full-service hospital, cancer center, rehabilitation center, specialty spine hospital and more. For well over a century, our commitment to serve our community inspires our staff to provide the highest quality of care to all who we have the privilege to serve.

$34.69 - $51.59 /hour