What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Sonographer Registered Inpatient II position at 41 Alamance Regional Medical Center, Inc.?
Radiology Excited to grow your career? We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Our people make all the difference in our success. Cardiac Sonographer Registered Inpatient II performs cardiac ultrasound procedures under supervision of the department supervisor. The position delivers exceptional customer service through prioritization of patient safety, preferences, and effective communication. The role partners with patients, families, colleagues, and external stakeholders to deliver accurate cardiac diagnostics, patient-centered care, and optimal outcomes. Essential Job Function Performs routine and special exams consistent with established protocols with good diagnostic quality. Analyzes test data and accurately communicates findings to reading cardiologists to aid in proper diagnosis and treatment planning and ensure seamless collaboration between the sonographer and cardiologists. Operates, troubleshoots, and requests repair of all testing equipment to ensure accurate and reliable test results and promote patient safety and efficient workflow. Maintains professional and CPR certification to adhere to industry standards and ensure readiness to respond to any cardiac emergencies that may arise. Administers image enhancing agent as ordered to optimize quality of echocardiogram. Must complete 4 advanced activities as outlined by departmental career ladder. Performs other duties as reasonably required or assigned. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent Experience Required: 3 years minimum Licensure/Certification/Listing Required: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from Cardiovascular credentialing International (CCI); BLS (CPR)- American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare provider. Meets 4 of the Career Ladder requirements as outlined by departmental career ladder. Work Shift : Days/No Weekends (United States of America) On Call Required No FTE: 0.9 Job Type: Benefit Eligible (20-39) Hours/Week Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.