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CV Sonographer II

Yavapai Regional Medical Center

#CPR #Diagnostic Imaging #Basic Life Support #Ultrasound #Echocardiography #Electrocardiograms #Heart Failure #Vascular Exams #Heart Rhythm Disorders

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The Cardiac Sonographer performs crucial diagnostic testing, including various cardiology and peripheral vascular exams, to accurately diagnose and guide patient treatment for cardiovascular conditions. This involves applying independent judgment and advanced technical skills to produce high-quality cardiac ultrasound images while ensuring an exceptional patient experience.

Requirements summary

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

associate degreeprofessional certificatePatient EducationDiagnostic TestingPatient PositioningEchocardiographyVascular ImagingUltrasound ImagingCardiac SonographyCarotid DuplexTransesophageal EchoPeripheral Arterial DuplexPeripheral Venous DuplexExercise Stress EchoElectrocardiograms (ECG)Cerebrovascular DuplexChemical Stress EchoHolter/Event Monitor Applications

Job description

Where You’ll Work At CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, patients are at the heart of our care. Our campus is designed to heal the body, mind and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services include a new pavilion featuring enhancements in heart and vascular care, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging. Job Summary and Responsibilities Up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus and $10,000 educational assistance available to external candidates!! 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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