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CV Sonographer II

CHI Health Midlands

#CPR #Patient Education #Diagnostic Testing #Echocardiography #Electrocardiograms #Imaging Procedures #Cardiac Imaging #Holter Monitor #Vascular Imaging

Quick overview

The Cardiac Sonographer performs crucial diagnostic testing, applying independent judgment and advanced technical skills to image patients with cardiovascular conditions like heart failure and rhythm disorders. Responsibilities include performing various vascular and cardiac exams, corroborating clinical history, and providing professional patient education.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or possess equivalent clinical training upon hire. Required certifications include Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo, and obtaining Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI or Registered Vascular Technologist/Specialist within 12 months, along with current Basic Life Support - CPR certification within 30 days.

associate degreeprofessional certificateContinuing EducationPatient EducationDiagnostic TestingPatient PositioningEchocardiographyEquipment Malfunction ReportingElectrocardiogramsUltrasound ImagingCardiac SonographyCarotid DuplexHolter MonitorTransesophageal EchoPeripheral Arterial DuplexPeripheral Venous DuplexExercise Stress Echo

Job description

Where You’ll Work At CHI Health Midlands we proudly serve Sarpy County and surrounding areas in Nebraska with patient-focused care. When designing our facility, we kept the patient viewpoint in mind, setting a tone for a more comfortable, less stressful hospital stay. We provide our patients with some of the highest quality scores in the country in heart and vascular, emergency, and surgical care. Also, we offer high quality care in diagnostics/radiology, women's care, home care, orthopedics, sleep and breathing disorders. Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Cardiac Sonographer, you will be a pivotal member of our cardiac team, performing crucial diagnostic testing to accurately diagnose and guide the treatment of patients with a wide range of cardiovascular conditions.Every day, you will apply your independent judgment and advanced technical skills to perform state-of-the-art imaging procedures for patients presenting with conditions such as heart failure, heart rhythm disorders, and acute myocardial infarction, supporting decisions from minimally invasive interventions to major structural repairs.To be successful in this role, you must possess a solid understanding of echocardiography imaging equipment, master proper patient positioning techniques, and expertly produce and analyze high-quality cardiac ultrasound images. Above all, you will continuously strive to deliver an exceptional and positive experience to our patients and their caregivers. Performs various diagnostic cardiology or peripheral vascular exams including but not limited to: Vascular Imaging
Carotid duplex
Peripheral arterial duplex
Ankle/brachial indices
Segmental pressures
Peripheral venous duplex
Cerebrovascular duplex Performs various diagnostic cardiology or peripheral vascular exams
Cardiac Imaging
Echocardiography
Exercise stress echo
Chemical stress echo
Transesophageal echo Noninvasive Cardiac Testing
Electrocardiograms (ECG)
Holter/Event monitor applications
Non-imaging stress 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. Is responsible for completing quarterly mandatory education requirements. Assumes responsibility for personal and professional development through participation in department meetings, in-service programs, and continuing education programs. Job Requirements Required Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or equivalent clinical job training, upon hire Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo, within 12 - months or Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI, within 12 - months and Registered Vascular Technologist, within 12 - months or Registered Vascular Specialist, within 12 - months and Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days

CV Sonographer II

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